Amiruddin Shah, an Indian ballet dancer, made his way from the slums of Mumbai to one of the world’s most prestigious ballet schools. He won a three-year scholarship at the Royal Ballet School, London.
From Mumbai’s slums to London’s Royal Ballet School
By: GI Team
Published on 27, Dec 2021
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