Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

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Published: April 12, 2026 at 6:56 AM

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Sara Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, wearing hearing aids on March 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Shelby Lum)

Sara Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, warms up on March 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Shelby Lum)

Sara Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, wearing hearing aids on March 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Shelby Lum)