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Michaela DePrince, War Orphan Turned Leading Ballerina, Dies at 29 by Alex Traub

In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true.

SOURCE: The New York Times <span class="access-badge access-subscription" title="This site may require a subscription.">Subscription</span> at 7:07pm on September 15, 2024

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