Comments on: Great ballet story: from Sierra Leone to the US https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/ A blog about political change, among other things Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:25:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Adagny https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-2603936 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:25:45 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-2603936 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!

]]> By: Gail Finke https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-848025 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:08:42 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-848025 I saw her on Dancing with the Stars a couple of years ago (guest performer, obviously), I’m so glad she has become a professional dancer.

]]> By: Steve https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-847887 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:05:52 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-847887 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.

]]> By: Lee https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-847886 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:03:04 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-847886 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.

]]> By: J.J. https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-847824 Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:40:20 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-847824 Max Ehrmann: “With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.” Michaela is living proof!

]]> By: dragfree https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-847782 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 23:20:49 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-847782 I first learned about Michaela via the documentary, First Position: http://www.balletdocumentary.com/ How nice to see that she is living her dream.

]]> By: parker https://thenewneo.com/2014/11/14/great-ballet-story-from-sierra-leone-to-the-us/#comment-847778 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 23:10:44 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/?p=44157#comment-847778 What an inspiring young woman. Thanks for sharing.

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