A War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina

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November 21, 2020

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You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

- C.S. Lewis -

A War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina

Michaela DePrince is "the ballerina who flies." Orphaned at age three in war-torn Sierra Leone, DePrince was malnourished and sick when she and her "mat-mate" at the orphanage were adopted by Elaine and Charles DePrince of New Jersey. Inspired by a photograph of a ballerina in a magazine, DePrince trained as a ballet dancer and is now with the Dance Theater of Harlem. "I think no matter where you come from and what you've been through, having a loving family and support is all you need to achieve your goals." { read more }