Three National Ballet School graduates face pivotal decisions about their dance careers and futures
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Martha Schabas, Photography by Melissa Tait, Video by Keito Newman
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An article following three Grade 12 students at Canada's National Ballet School as they prepare for graduation and navigate pivotal decisions about their futures — whether to pursue contracts with major dance companies or transition to university and other paths outside of ballet.
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· 3 pulledGraduating from professional ballet school is a pivotal moment for young dancers, a time of big news and even bigger decisions.
While some grads secure contracts at major dance companies, others choose to go to university and hang up their ballet shoes for good.
The Betty Oliphant Theatre on Jarvis Street in Toronto is dark and cool as the Grade 12 girls gather on stage for their daily ballet class.
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