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Great ballet story: from Sierra Leone to the US — 7 Comments

  1. Max Ehrmann: “With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.” Michaela is living proof!

  2. She had been through a lot, and thank goodness she made it out of hell.

    I do think her mother is quite probably “full of it” because I find it extremely hard to believe that in 2003 ANY one told her, “America’s not ready for a black ballet dancer.” Lauren Anderson is MY age–she made prima EONS before 2003. Tai Jimenez is only seven years younger.

  3. I know it is not an exact comparison, but her life in the orphanage sounded more like life in a gulag or concentration camp. And she had no reason to think everything was going to be ok. She embodies the definition of courage: fear that has said its prayers.

  4. As a dad of two daughters who were once part of the ballet world all I can say is wow, what a rare talent and compelling story. Knowing the work and dedication which is required makes it all the more so. And she has beautiful lines as well!

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