michi_ny | INSTAGRAM | MAR 04

Ballet dancers @liashleyley, @jeanschroeder, and @bee_cschwartz share their personal stories of how they #BalanceForBetter for International Women's Day. - - - Ashley: “In the past few months, I've discovered new unbelievable strengths of the female body; specifically, a pregnant body...My hope is that by posting stories and photos of my experience, I can help others to understand that a pregnant body is just as strong and capable as anyone else's.” . Jean: “As a classically trained ballet dancer for over 20 years I have been pushed physically and mentally past limits that I thought were impossible...We are often so much stronger than we believe we are.” . Bridie: “I pushed my boundaries to #balanceforbetter by defying odds of me ever being where I am today, creating a career I love and continue to grow with and be inspired by.”