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In Lagos, a ballet school dances into spotlight

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Lusanda Chauke in Lagos, Nigeria
February 20, 2025

Ballet isn't usually a form of dance associated with the African continent. But Nigerian ballet teacher Daniel Ajala is en pointe and breaking those barriers.

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