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Ballet Academy in Champaign Nurtures Future Dancers
The National Academy of Arts in Champaign County trains young dancers with teachers from major companies. Since 1972 the boarding school has grown to 170 students with 150 in dance, drawing talent from 30 states and five countries. Wright leads the project supported by scholarships and an expanding program including theater and visual arts.
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