Not only is that a belief Rotorua's Grace Adler and her family have, it's the name of a short film the 12-year-old has been cast in.
Grace has been dancing with the Anne Samson School of Ballet since she was 5.
Samson saidGrace's role in the short film came about after she was seen dancing at exams by Amjazz. It was suggested Grace submit an audition tape for the short film.
Samson choreographed a special piece for the audition and sent it off, discovering later she had been selected for the role of Tessa.
Grace Adler, 12, has been selected to dance ballet in a short film. Photo / Zizi Sparks
"It's a stepping stone for more experience and helps her get out there."
All children have the right to art is a short film about a young girl who dreams of becoming a dancer. One day while running errands she comes across a dance studio where she sees multiple dancing styles including ballet performed by Grace as Tessa.
Grace Adler plays Tessa in All children have the right to art. Photo / Supplied
Grace admitted the film drew some similarities with her own life.
"Everyone has a dream and my dream was to be a dancer.
"When I was little I used to like to see ballerinas on their pointe shoes and it made me want to become a dancer.
"This term my dream was to get my pointe shoes and that's just come true."
The Rotorua Intermediate School pupil said it was a "good shock" to find out she had got the part and she was looking forward to filmingand seeing the final film.
Grace Adler, 12, has been selected to dance ballet in a short film. Photo / Zizi Sparks
Grace's mum, Alicia Adler, said the whole family was excited.
"That kind of thing doesn't happen very often in Rotorua. The film is about something we really think is important and that's making art in general. We believe all kids should be able to access art."
Those casting the show were looking for dancers with Māori or Polynesian blood and Adler said the family had both.
"There needs to be more Māori involved in ballet and dance. Many are involved in hip-hop but with the classical arts we know there are not many Polynesian or Māori involved. That's another reason we're excited."
Samson described Grace as a "dedicated student" with a strong work ethic.
"She is naturally gifted but has to work to be on top of her game all the time.
"Ballet is technically so demanding. To be able to hit that pointe gracefully and make it look effortless doesn't come naturally. You've got to work for it."
The short film will be shot in part at Samson's studio in Rotorua todayand the other students in Grace's class will be extras in the film.
It is being directed by Fred Potts, an Alaska-based film-maker.
Producer Danielle Hegarty said the message of the film was that all children should have a right to art.
There are six main dancers in the film and about 40 extras. Hegarty said she expected the film to be out in the next few months.
"We're hoping to really show this to the world. We think this has a really good message.
"I'm looking forward to meeting all the dancers and getting to know them. They are from all different parts of New Zealand. I think it will be cool to come together to create this project."
