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Ingrid Silva
From slums of Rio to world stage, how ballerina Ingrid Silva made history with her dancing shoes
Ingrid Silva is pushing the boundaries of the ballet profession. Silva, who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, recounted that her mother encouraged her family to play sports despite their lack of wealth. As a result, she started swimming at the age of three months. She told People, “I loved swimming. I actually…
