Our client feature this month has a particularly heart warming and inspirational story behind her ballet journey. Read how Chern Ting gave us an insight into how training like a dancer has helped both her physical and mental health after battling leukemia.
Q: Tell us about yourself!
A: I am Chern Ting and I work as an accountant. I’m happy to share that I am a Leukemia survivor who overcame the challenges of the disease. Since the COVID-19 lockdown and the implementation of safety measures, I stopped exercising and dedicated most of my time to work, leading to an unhealthy lifestyle. However, at the beginning of 2022, I was diagnosed with acute leukemia. During this fight, I realised I needed to make changes and set several goals:
1. Distract myself from the whirlpool of negative thoughts and emotions
2. Be healthy
3. Focus on myself and build confidence.
4. Learn something new and commit to consistent practice.
5. Improve my posture and pose.
6. Achieve a work-life balance.
So, I embarked on my BalletBody journey, starting with stretching and Ballet Fitness Basics. And guess what? I absolutely love it! The dedicated instructors full of positive vibes and the front-of-house staff who remember student’s names have surprised me. In class I can truly focus, have fun, and take incremental steps towards improvement. The progress I see in myself brings me immense happiness. I feel truly blessed to have BalletBody!
Q: Any advice for those just starting on their Ballet Fitness Journey?
A: BalletBody classes are a good starting point for beginners like me to learn the basics and build the fundamentals of ballet. Just start at your own pace and focus on yourself. Remember to have fun during the process. Ballet is not just about physical fitness, but also about embracing the movement. Consistency is the key, so stay committed and enjoy the journey! Slowly but surely, you will see the changes in you just like I did.
Thank you for dancing with us Chern Ting! You have come such a long way and we are all immensely proud of your progress.
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