(C) Ballet dancer
After five years of karate lessons, Hans Jensen, 13, swapped his black belt for ballet shoes. Hans gave his first public performance only a year ago when he danced in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the local dance school. Hans’s mother said, ‘He was actually helping (11) _______ his little sister. She was very shy on stage until her brother was given a small part as a soldier. Hans enjoyed it so much that he (12) _______ himself in ballet classes.’
Hans has already (13) _________ attention in the ballet world and recently won a scholarship to join the Royal Ballet School. He loves it there and is working hard to increase his range of dance steps. ‘I want to become stronger, (14) _________ experience and learn as much as I can,’ he said.
His teacher, Mr Gregorevic, who has danced professionally in a variety of lead roles, said, ‘Hans has
natural ability and always works hard.’ Hans has (15) _______ himself the goal of one day dancing
professionally.