Out of her two sisters who grew up dancing, Kara has always been known as the ‘bunhead’ of her family. When Kara began dancing at the age of three, she took every style of dance her studio had to offer. After many years of trial and error trying to discover what she liked best, Kara found that ballet came to her the most naturally and soon developed a strong passion for the art form. At twelve years old, Kara took her first class at Ballet Chelsea. Her older sister, who had also danced at Ballet Chelsea, had to drag Kara to come to class for the first few months because she disliked being away from her friends and instructors at her old studio (and having to take class with her sister). But once she warmed up to the environment, Kara met the people she now calls some of her best friends. Something Kara has always loved about dance is the friendships she has made. From making her closest friends at Ballet Chelsea, to building relationships with people from across the country at summer intensives, Kara has made her strongest bonds with people who share the same interest as her - dance. Another aspect of dance that Kara admires is the way she can express herself in a unique and artistic way. Whether it’s waltzing across the studio or pirouetting onstage, any space or moment where she is able to dance fills her soul with joy and gratitude. Kara would like to thank all of the wonderful and inspiring faculty at Ballet Chelsea for allowing her the opportunity to metamorphosize as an artist and human being. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their immense support throughout the years. Kara has not yet decided which university she would like to attend next fall, but she plans on pursuing her undergraduate career as a Dance major with a minor in either Kinesiology or Exercise Science. Although Kara will deeply miss her friends and instructors at Ballet Chelsea, she is more than ready to explore this next chapter of her life!