Julie Batten "Born to Dance"

The speaker, a dancer, shares their family's connection to dance and recounts being moved by a magazine story about Cambodian dancers during the Khmer Rouge regime. This inspired them to write a poem, 'Born to Dance,' which they recite, highlighting the beauty and tragedy of the dancers' lives.

What emotions does the speaker express regarding the story of the dancers?

What is the significance of the poem 'Born to Dance' in the context of the text?