Esther Fairfax escaped with her parents from Nazi Germany in 1938. Her mother, Lotte Berk, a modern ballet dancer, became the originator of the Lotte Berk Technique which was taken up by an American following and is now called Barre exercise.

Esther reflects on her bizarre upbringing and how she has had to befriend her demons. During her life experiences and through her work evolving The original Lotte Berk Technique, she has met some very lively, interesting women from around the world.

At 86, though not totally retired Esther is still practicing the Lotte Berk Technique trusting that it will thrive after she has gone.