A Ballet School In Rio De Janeiro’s Favela Gives Girls A Chance

“‘For the girls here, ballet is a life experience,’ said 20-year-old instructor Tuany Nascimento, who started the ‘Na Ponta dos Pés’ project in 2012. … ‘Every plié and jump they make is a step closer to entering college, or getting their dream job.'”

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