In writing the essay, "I Show a Child what is Possible", Jacques d'Amboise wanted to explain his passion for the art of dance, and why he loved teaching it. He begins by telling the story of his own childhood, when he was forced to attend his sister's ballet classes. He compliments the ballet teacher as being "very wise", because she captures his interest in ballet by challenging him. D'Amboise's steady attendance to ballet class kept …showed first 75 words of 377 total…

…showed last 75 words of 377 total…poetry, and love: that is what you will end up with-children who are loving, and filled with culture. I agree with Jacques d'Amboise's explanation of education. Not all teachers are as dedicated and passionate as him, and I find it comforting to know that there are people like him working with children. Many children really need that type of strong encouragement to develop, and to become hard workers that strive to reach their full potential.