Ballet is a dream shaped by discipline. An art form where perfection is not just the expectation but the performance itself. It reflects our love for effortlessness and the illusion that it’s easily achieved.

Daniela Thorne, who danced at Staatsballett Berlin, Dutch National Ballet, and Ballett Zürich, reflects on her relationship with perfection. The expectations of the audience, the demands of her craft, and the pressures she places on herself. Yet through her movement and words, she claims her artistry, honors her mentorship, and embraces the beauty that defines her journey.