09/08/2026
To me, being hard working means to put in 100% effort of what i have to offer that day, physically & mentally. As a dancer, I have learned that some of the hardest work happens when no one is watching. 50% of my time may be spent dancing in front of other people, but 100% of my time is spent in my mind. Dance being such a performance art, there’s always a feeling of needing to prove myself to others. On days when I feel tired, frustrated, or like I’m not good enough, hard work means choosing not to give up even when it’s hard. It means pushing through the doubt, reminding myself i CAN do it, & continuing to improve even when there is no audience to see it. I believe the most meaningful kind of hard work is the work you choose to do when nobody is watching, because that’s when you’re truly doing it for yourself. - Sophie Cutler