Beauty is born out of energy, brutality and strength. Just as diamonds are created through a thousand of years of pressure and immense force, the beauty of ballet comes from physical training, a crafted body comes from exercise and exertion, and the quest for grace and perfection is one of sweat, frustration and brutal commitment. Beauty is the child of energy.

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