What inspired me . . .
I remember how much I enjoyed ballet lessons when I was a child, and was fascinated to hear that a friend had begun adult ballet lessons in order to keep fit, rather than joining the usual yoga or Zumba class.
This started me thinking about a character for whom adult ballet lessons might prove to be a turning point in her life; perhaps somebody attempting to build a new life for herself after a difficult few years. And, of course, her mother would want to ensure that her daughter found the happiness she deserved.