Nigerian dancer who danced in mud received a scholarship from the American Ballet Theater in New York

The Nigerian dancer who danced in the mud received a scholarship from a famous American dance school.

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

Anthony Mmesoma Madu is the name of the Nigerian dancer whose story went viral after the publication of a video that showed him dancing barefoot on a mud floor.

And now, after conquering former dancer Fade Ogunro who has offered to sponsor his education, was contacted by the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance, one of the most important dance schools in America, for a scholarship who will be able to help you fulfill his dream.

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The artistic director, Cynthia Harvey, wanted it after a friend shot her the famous video that went viral, as she stated in Cincinnati:

“A friend who lives in the UK sent me the video. The next day I was already trying to contact him. "

Anthony, before leaving for the United States scheduled for next year, will have to attend an online virtual seminar. And after completing the ABT scholarship, lasting a few weeks, he will have to continue training at the Ballet Beyond Borders, also in the United States.

Everyone is convinced that Anthony has what it takes to become a highly talented dancer, including his Nigerian teacher, Ajala, who founded the Leap of Dance Academy, where he offered him free lessons in exchange for dedication and commitment.

Anthony has always been in love with dance, as he told Reuters:

“Ballet is my life. When I dance, I feel like I'm on top of the world. Whenever my mom sends me on an errand, I dance ballet before I go and she makes me feel very, very happy. I love ballet very much. "

And now that he got this scholarship he is happier than ever:

"Now I've won a grand prize to go to the United States ... I'll be on the plane and that's what I'm waiting for, and the ballet did it for me."

At first his parents wanted him to be a priest, but now they support him with all their strength. And we too hope that Anthony fulfills all of his dreams!

SOURCES: Reuters / Cincinnati

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