... memory and sheer gravity, landing in a heap at the bottom of the dell. I’d tear back up the hill and do it again, audacious and exhilarated. When I’d yell for my mom, she’d come to the 9 CHALKED ... called upon to demonstrate handstand for-ward rolls, back walkovers, and back bends for the other kids, I was elated. And ballet was no different. Physical activ-ity that required precision and ... signed me up for gymnastics and supplemental ballet classes, hoping I’d have a little fun, get some exercise, get out of the house for a few hours. Pigtails and tutus, leotards and pincurls....