Lena was a young woman who had always dreamed of becoming a professional (职业的) dancer. She tried hard to do best among her peers (同龄人). However, she was often discouraged (灰心的) when standing next to the other _________ dancers in her class.

One day, Lena was walking through the Central Park when she _________ a group of older women dancing together. They did so well that Lena was amazed by _________. Lena later came to the group and started a _________. She learned that they were all retired (退休的) workers who had _________ their own dance group and they were like family members.

Listening to their stories, Lena felt a sense of belonging (归属感) that she never _________ in the past. So Lena decided to join them. They helped her reconnect with the _________ of dancing that she had lost.

One day, the leader told Lena they were going to perform (表演) at a festival. Though she was _________, Lena agreed to take part in it. And she spent her spare time practicing with the group.

On the day of the performance, as she took on the stage (舞台) with her new friends, she felt hopeful. For the first time, Lena was dancing not because she wanted to be the best, but _________ because she loved it. She knew that she found her true _________. They may not be professional dancers, but they were all connected by their love of dancing.