After I graduated from college, I realized I needed a 'third place' to stay sane and social. A new hobby helped me find it.

Ballet has become a great third place for me, beyond home and work.

Rachel Bernstein

• After I graduated, I realized I needed a "third place," somewhere to go beyond home and work.
• I've always admired dancers, but when I was younger, I wasn't confident enough to try ballet.
• I've been taking ballet classes for two years now, and have built a great community.

Two years ago, I found myself sitting in my car outside a dance studio for my first ballet class. I laughed...