As I walk into this large room, I see that the walls are circulated by ballet barres and the front is completely covered by mirrors. I see people as well. Many are much like me. Girls already have their hair done up in a bun, slicked back to perfection. They are dressed in leotards and tights carrying their large tote bags of all their essentials. Some girls are already inside warming up and preparing for the long, exhausting class ahead of them. The occasional boy shows up to take classes too. He too, shows up prepared for the class. As the instructor walks into the room, the students quiet down and wait attentively for he or she to begin the class. They are here to learn and progress their training in ballet.