Dancing shoes

"Your first pair of dance shoes is the first step in becoming a true dancer."

Sarah Lane, American Ballet Theatre dancer

Friday I took Gretta to buy her first pair of ballet shoes. We just went to the Payless shoes at the mall, so nothing to fancy. However, maybe Gretta will become a great dancer someday.

I was really impressed that Payless has partnered with the American Ballet Theatre to provide affordable dancing shoes for everyone. The Story of Sarah Lane on the box was very inspiring.

At three, Sara Lane knew she waned to dance. Her mother was her first audience, their kitchen, her first stage. At four, Sarah persuaded her mother to enroll her in lesson. They picket out her first pair of ballet shoes at Payless. Pretty and pink, the shoes instantly transformed her. And she has never forgotten the magic of this moment. "This is when you become a true dancer."

Today Sarah is living her dream, dance with America's National Ballet Company, American Ballet Theatre. She performs for thousand on the greatest stages for m coast to coast and around the world. Payless is proud to partner with American Ballet Theatre to provide young girls with the tools and training they need to fulfill their dreams.

American Ballet Theatre bring the magic of dance to more than 600,000 people each year, worldwide. To learn more about ABT visit www.abt.org.