My apologies if this has already been posted (I couldn't find it anywhere on Ballet Talk, I did email the moderators as well. I haven't heard back yet). This is a terrific story about Janie Taylor in the July 2009
Dance Magazine.

http://www.dancemagazine.com/issues/July-2...ina-Interrupted

Thanks for posting the article DeborahB. I had no idea of how extensive and serious her medical problems were.

Wow, ITP is a scary thing. Being on high doses of steroids over an extended period of time is a scary thing. The fact that she is still dancing with that unique, ethereal glamour she exudes on stage is astounding.
Brava!!

If Taylor's situation were not so seriously unfunny, that would be a funny remark.

I wonder how many rugby players suffering from "...symptoms similar to hemophilia." would still be playing. The sheer will power of dancers never ceases to amaze me. Kudos to Taylor for her bravery and determination.

Again, just echoing -- what a brave and determined young woman. I'm looking forward now, even more, to seeing her in "The Cage" Friday night!

It's an amazing journey she took. There's a lot of steel under all that silk. I hope she gets to perform everything she always wanted.