Dance is BAE! - Anisha Sinha

"During my childhood, people used to remember me as the kid who always cried at the end of a dance event just because she wanted to take a prize back home. Sympathizing with me, they used to give me a toffee or a bouquet. You see, I have always been greedy for prizes and awards, especially for my dance.

But, the spark for dancing began to fade when I didn't receive any fruit for my rigorous efforts. I was downcast and thought of leaving Odissi. However, in that weak moment, my Guru cum aunt came through for me. She motivated me, told me to believe in the power of Almighty and keep moving forward. I can never forget those 4 a.m. practices, which came right after her inspiring words.

After two years of continuous failures, yet persistent efforts, I was declared the champion of the Governor’s Trophy. From that day, things have always looked uphill for me. That one achievement unfurled the many other rewards that life has in store for me like, Champion in the National Youth Festival, Champion in the Chief Minister’s Trophy and many more.

Situations have come where I had to choose between passion or career. But, in my mind. my dance is my career. My determination is so strong that no kidney stones, no sciatica and no other health issues can ever stop me from dancing. My Dance is my BAE!" - Anisha Sinha.