Balancing Act – School Journal Level 3 November 2022

In this story, a twelve-year-old girl named Hana, who has always strived for perfection in ballet, realises that the pressure of exams has turned her passion into a chore. After a stressful previous exam and a conversation with her supportive grandmother, Hana finds a “bubble of happiness” during a recital practice. She decides to stop sitting exams so she can focus on dancing for her own pleasure and relief.