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Michaela DePrince, Dutch National Ballet

Ballet Teacher January 31, 2015 Ballerinas & Dancers 0 Comments

Michaela DePrince’s journey from war-torn Sierre Leone to center stage is nothing short of miraculous. Rebels killed her father when she was three years old.…

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When girls are educated, they gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to break the cycle of poverty. An educated girl will marry later, have fewer and healthier children, and will earn more money that she can re-invest in her family and community..

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Ballet Has Decided supports an important series of educational initiatives in Africa that seek to engage and inspire disadvantaged young girls. By using, ballet, dance and the performing arts we help them to build the friendships and learn the life skills that will create better opportunities for better futures.

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