So, my dance partner has an idea that is quite appealing to me...

Since I have been dancing as long as I have been walking, my muscles are developed for that purpose particularly...with that in mind...why not keep dancing?  A lot of the ballet steps that are done for strengthening are done balancing on one leg anyway...so when I get a prosthetic, when I learn how to balance on it, I can continue to do some of my ballet exercises at the barre...also, even before I get a prosthetic, I can do rises and plie's (which are bending your knee working on the strength of your calf, quad, hip, and lower back)...and, because we have been dancing together for so long, he said that if and when I am ready to, with his support and assistance, we can "dance"...without the barre, because he will be there to support my weight and help me when I need it...maybe it's not the end of the road for me and dance...perhaps I just need a new approach?

I know that I am a long way from being able to even start doing these things, but that doesn't mean that I'm not going to do it.  It's hope...

Now, my goal isn't to walk, because that *has* to happen for me to reach my real goal...to dance.

I'll keep posting as this all is happening...who knows...maybe the exercises will be something that others can do as well?  I'm keeping my fingers crossed!