Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
Hope in a Ballet Shoe: Orphaned by war, saved by ballet: an extraordinary true story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571314478
- author:
- Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Dance
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince's remarkable journey from war-torn Sierra Leone to becoming an international ballet star.
Michaela's life was marked by tragedy and hardship, including the loss of her father and mother, and being forced into an orphanage where she witnessed brutal treatment. However, with the support of an American couple who adopted her, Michaela found solace in dance and began to pursue a career in ballet.
Despite facing racism and adversity along the way, Michaela persevered and achieved great success, becoming a principal dancer with The Dutch National Ballet at just 19 years old. Her story is one of hope and resilience, showing that even in the darkest times, there is always the possibility for a better future.
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