13-Year-Old Nigerian Ballet Sensation’s Remarkable Journey: From Lagos Streets to Elite UK Dance School.
Anthony Madu, the young ballet dancer who gained fame through a viral video, has transcended his humble beginnings in Lagos to secure a scholarship at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham.
Hollywood actress Viola Davis’ tweet of his rain-soaked pirouettes led to opportunities, including a scholarship at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School.
Despite initial challenges, Anthony is thriving in his new environment, inspiring other aspiring dancers in Africa.
His story is set to reach a wider audience through an upcoming Disney documentary titled ‘Madu.’
Anthony’s dreams are supported by role models like Calvin Royal III, the third African-American ballet dancer to attain principal rank with the American Ballet Theatre.(Source: BBC)
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