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Sophie Williams was looking for a summer ballet opportunity. Something with some travel involved would be nice. Independently of each other, the Stadium High School sophomore and her mother, Pam Palmer-Williams, found a summer dance trip to China organized by Long Beach Ballet of California. The trip happens every year, but because the Olympics are taking place in China, the dancers will perform at several Olympic venues and ceremonies. For the 14-year-old, the trip is more than just an interesting travel opportunity. It’s a chance to revisit the country she was adopted from 12 years ago. “This is going to be a great milestone in my childhood,” Sophie said. Sophie said she never thought she would make the cut. She submitted the requisite head shot and dancing pose photo, but she also wrote an essay about what the experience... [read full story]
