Dancing has always been something that fascinated me, but my true love for ballet began to blossom when I got my first ballet shoes at the age of ten. I remember a sunny Saturday afternoon in Patras, when my mother and I visited the small neighborhood dance shop. There, among the colorful dresses and polite smiles, I found the shoes that made me feel like I could fly. The elderly owner kindly helped us find the perfect pair, and my mother confirmed with her smile that we had made the right choice.

When I returned home, I ran to my room and put my new shoes back on. Every pirouette and every jump made me feel like I was dancing in the air. These shoes became my partner in every rehearsal and every performance, giving me the confidence to go on and explore the magical world of ballet.

From that day on, my love for dance grew daily. Every moment I spent under the bright sun and the narrow streets of the city made me realize that those first ballet shoes were the first step on a magical journey full of passion and creativity.