On her toes

Young children's passion for ballet often burns out, and even professional ballerinas are often done by 30. But Steve Hartman found a remarkable exception, in Dallas, Texas, where 79-year-old Suzelle Poole is still at the barre, teaching at the Royale Ballet Dance Academy.
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[@patricialoyd3081]

If you look deeper, theres a large adult ballet community. I'm 43 and after a 29 year break, landed a pointe role as the ballerina doll in a production of the Nutcracker. I love her story, very inspiring.

[@pamelameckley5040]

When I see Madame Suzelle Poole, I don't see age - I see beauty and grace. She's so beautiful and talented. She's inspiring me and I'm just over the 50 milestone. Bravo Madame Poole! 👏 🦢💯

[@emmakai2243]

0:58 LOL....Steve's reaction to "being old" question. Gotta love kids' innocence.

[@MelanieGrayRobinson]

As a former dancer, I am amazed that she's still en Pointe! Bravo! And...who would dislike this video? Geez.

[@ToniMg4u]

There's people her age STILL doing what they LOVE and SUCCESSFULLY!!.. Haute Couture Fashion Models..and that elderly gentleman who is a Top Ranking Weight Lifter in his age category!!.. Dancers..Artists.. Models.. Athletes.. An Inspiration to us ALL!!.. I LOVE THEM ALL!!.. God Bless them!!.. ✌️❤️😎🙏🌎🪽🪽👍👍

[@BellaWorldAni]

Thank you, Steve Hartman, for giving all of us reasons to keep going, to keep believing in one another. Whew...it's been a crazy-awful few years, & your pieces have lifted me up. Also, those two are ADORABLE. Your daughter is precious, & as for Suzelle, I can only pray that I have such grace & beauty & radiance when I'm in my 70's! P.S. I love the look on your face when your little sweetie asked the question about being old! Moreso? I love how Suzelle didn't bat an eye, she just ANSWERED it. She owns her age, she's proud to be old, & it's marvelous!!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

OMG!! This was a great piece and made what was bad Sunday for me a GREAT Sunday Thank you Steve Hartman and daughter.

[@dawnd.5290]

She is such an inspiration.

[@shellybaby5th]

Very lovely.

[@beaniecat00]

Wonderful segment!

[@jhstinson62]

¡¡¡BRAVO!!!

[@dennismorris7573]

Really nice.

[@marthaanderson2656]

Thank you for a lovely item. And my goodness she looks like Maggie Smiths long lost sister

[@funkyvictoria5736]

awwww amazing girl sooooo talented :)

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

I'm curious to know if there are other ballet dancers as old as her or older, who are still dancing. She doesn't seem that old to me, and it seems that people can do ballet into old OLD age, but maybe I'm wrong.

[@Boogiesince]

"Is it hard to dance when you're old?" Mr Hartman's reaction was cringeworthy. Kids have no filter.