Renee Linnell - Teachers Make a Difference - Brenda Gooden

Renee shares her journey of learning ballet under the guidance of her strict yet supportive teacher, Brenda Goodman. Despite personal challenges, including the loss of her father and her mother's struggles with alcohol, Renee found discipline and encouragement in ballet. Brenda's strict rules and loving support helped Renee overcome self-doubt, teaching her that she didn't need to be perfect to shine on stage.

Who was the narrator's ballet teacher?

• Brenda Goodman

• Anna Pavlova

• Isadora Duncan

• Martha Graham

What did the narrator admire about ballet dancers?

• Their costumes

• Their grace and angelic presence

• Their music

• Their fame

How did Brenda's discipline help the narrator during her teenage years?

• It made her more popular

• It provided structure during personal challenges

• It helped her win competitions

• It made her more flexible

What was written on the sign in Brenda's ballet studio?

• Practice makes perfect

• Believe in yourself

• Dance like no one is watching

• I never said this would be easy

What did Brenda tell the narrator when she wanted to quit?

• You need to be the best

• You light up the stage with your dance

• You should try another hobby

• You need to practice more