'All my grace and poise come from ballet'

Starting at the age of five, actor Tara Sutaria trained as a ballerina for over a decade. On World Ballet Day today, she shares how the discipline and training continue to guide her every day: "I learnt from the pioneer of classical ballet in India, Mrs Tushna Dallas. She trained several known names, including (choreographer) Shiamak Davar. My training completely shaped how I sit and stand, walk and talk, how I present myself and greet people. All the grace and poise I possess come from my ballet training.

- Natasha Coutinho

The 29-year-old adds that it helps her professionally, too. "Today, I can learn dance routines for my films within minutes thanks to my dance training. My body is accustomed to learning dance qu