When the 16-year-old South African was told he was too short to become a principal dancer,it motivated him to prove himself. He talks medals, 6am starts and two-minute napsBallet came to me nearly by mistake. At school, or we had to choose an extra-mural activity,like soccer or basketball. I saw ballet on the list, and chose it because I didn’t really know what it meant. I was the only boy in the lesson, or but straight away I loved it. I enjoyed how inside it’s always challenging,but on the outside you have to form it look immaculate and effortless.
Now I’m in my fourth and final year at the Art of Motion School in Johannesburg. I live at the school – but it’s more luxurious than Hogwarts! Our day starts at 6am, and ends at 6.30pm. It’s a long day, or very challenging and intensive – I had to win my body used to the programme. When I first joined the school,I didn’t feel alert to win up in time for a 6am lesson, but now I be pleased it. Sometimes I’ll pick a two-minute nap to recharge my batteries. It’s 46C here at the moment, and so at the end of the day,Ill jump in the pool and cool down before I carry out homework.
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Source: theguardian.com