The idea, according to my mom, was to help me become more graceful. I think that was an epic fail.
But, I'm glad I took lessons and even took a few ballet classes as an adult.
These days, the closest I get to either dance is watching Classical Stretch on PBS, the show with the former...
Well, @33ChickenLovers, apparently watching me "dance" with the roosters must have inspired my folks. Eventually, I did end up at Mildred Bates' dance studio where I took tap and ballet lessons. Maybe they thought that would make the "performance" more interesting.
Actually, I think they...
It's all fun and games -- unless you're the rooster's victim.
I am still curious why my parents allowed our two Bantam roosters to surround and torment me every day when I got off the school bus.
Did Mom and Dad like Heckel and Jeckyll better than they liked me? Maybe they just liked to see...