Ballerina draws inspiration from the imagined solo performance of a masterful ballerina. The dance comes alive through an odd-meter ostinato, providing the foundation over which a flute solo takes flight. As the piece unfolds, it explores a spectrum of moods and figures, inviting listeners on a journey of the spirit, evoking both grace and captivating movement. The dance reaches a visceral, rhythmic catharsis near its end, before gently resolving into a delicate and peaceful dénouement.