Little Dancer Aged 14 Grows Up

Sandrine Cassini

When I just turned 14, I moved to Paris to see if my dream could become my life. I was struggling with anorexia, I was full of doubt and fears...then I met an angel...my dance teacher became my dance mother, taught me more than steps but a philosophy, a method, a different approach that made me stronger than I could have imagined. I learnt how to love myself again and never ever follow when all was asked for was blending in.

Today is the saddest day... she became a star in the sky, after being a star on earth. Forever I will try to follow your steps Wilfride and make you proud, now that you are watching from above.

Sandrine Cassini
Wellington, New Zealand