Survivor Story:
9-Year-Old Dances Her Way to Victory

truly great about herself.  [Because of ballet,] she knows that she can achieve her dreams and develop discipline and self-control and do anything she wants to do in life. That’s all I want for her.”

See Sharonda Perform in the Joffrey Ballet’s Production of ‘Nutcracker’ in Chicago through December 27.

Brooke Obie writes the award-winning blog DistrictDiva.com. Follow her on Twitter @BrookeObie.