Tag: overcoming obstacles

In the fall of my senior year of high school, I had a plan for my professional dance career: After graduating, I’d leave my home in Barbados and travel to NYC to audition for the world-renowned Ailey/Fordham BFA program. I’d graduate with honors, work with several amazing companies in NYC, and then make it big […]

We’ve met some pretty inspiring dancers over the years—dancers who’ve had to overcome incredible odds to continue following their dreams. For example, just this month, we met ballerina Maggie Kudirka, who hasn’t let her battle with breast cancer stop her from dancing. And today, we meet a young man who’s similarly determined: (gif via BuzzFeed) […]