Dancer 1:
I need to practice my dance again. I keep
forgetting the steps.
Dancer 2:
I never forget, but my problem is that my right foot
always hurts me.
Dancer 1:
The teacher said that if you want to be a dancer,
you have to suffer the pain.
Dancer 2:
Yes, I know, but I don't know if it is worth it. I
could learn to play the piano instead. My parents will let me change to
piano lessons if I want.
Dancer 1:
Really! I would never want to give up dancing; I
love it. And I will keep practicing even harder, because I always forget the
steps.
Dancer 2:
Well, let's practice. Let's warm up together.
Bend...stretch....bend....stretch.
(They continue warming up as
they talk)
Dancer 1:
Did you hear that Janice has been chosen for the
dance festival?
Dancer 2:
I can't believe it! I don't think she's the
best dancer in the class.
Dancer 1:
She has a beautiful style.
She moves smoothly. And she gets her legs so high!
Dancer 2:
Well....I don't....
Dancer 1:
And she has so much energy. She never gets
tired.
Dancer 2:
I suppose you're right. By the way,
you need to lift your leg higher - you need to work harder.
Dancer 1:
Well, that's not really nice of you.
Dancer 2:
I'm just being honest. I can't do
it myself because my foot hurts, but you could. I won't ever become a
dancer, but I think you really have a good chance of becoming a wonderful
dancer.
Dancer 1:
Thanks, I appreciate that. Maybe one day
you'll become a wonderful piano player.
(They both start to
laugh.)
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