Plesao na kiši, snimak ga lansirao u Ameriku: Kako je bosonogi Nigerijac izazvao oduševljenje sveta

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Video dečaka Entonija (11) kako pleše balet bosonog na kiši postao je popularan, ali mu je zaradio i stipendiju na prestižnoj američkoj tronedeljnoj virtualnoj letnoj radionici.

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Dečak Entoni Mesoma Madu je 11-godišnji baletni plesač iz Nigerije. Nedavno je video njega kako pleše bosonog na kiši postao popularan i čak mu je uspeo zaraditi stipendiju na prestižnoj američkoj ljetnoj radionici.

- Kada ljudi vide balet oni misle da je on samo za devojke, ali oni ne znaju da on nije samo za devojke. Ja želim da me vide kao muškog baletnog plesača, da vide da postoji muški baletni plesač. Ja plešem balet jer volim da plešem. Osećaj koji me prolazi kad plešem je kao da sanjam - rekao je Entoni za BBC, prenosi 24sata.hr.

 

 

 

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As a dance school in Africa, and Nigeria to be precise our academy stands to educate our audience that ballet is here to stay; "It's for both boys and girls'' said Anthony Mmmesoma Madu. (When ballet was created 400 years ago, it was created for men. Men were the first dancers. a @collagedance ) Special shoutout to all parents who have have allowed their boys to dance. Speaking from the Nigerian perspective most children are enrolled in school to have a white collar job but never to become a dancer. We hope supportive and inspirational mom like Anthony's mom has given us a reason for early child talent discovery. We are the Nigerian ballet school. A heartfelt thank you to our partners @blacksinballet @ingridsilva @jmentzos @fabiocmariano @m.s.t_dance_center @ruangaldino @travelingtutusinc @fernandomontan0 @thalemawilliamsstudiosusvi @grishkoworld @nikolayworld @bbcnews @graceekpu @balletnoire @abtschool @hurkmanslinda @katwildish #boys #blackboydancetoo #boyswillbeboys ##boyscan #blackboysrock #blackdancers #goboy #dancer #blacklivesmatter #qualityaboveall #nigerianballetschool #nigeria #leapofdanceacademy #vocationaltraining #boys #dancingintherain #viralvideo #vocationalballetschool #goon #bbc #bbcafrica #bbcnews #2020A post shared by Leap of Dance Academy (@leapofdanceacademy) on Aug 5, 2020 at 3:04pm PDT

Ovaj video je podelila njegova plesna škola koja se zove 'Leap of Dance Academy'. Uskoro je video postao viralan, dobio je preko hiljadu pregleda, lajkova i komentara. Čini se da su ljudi zapanjeni dečakovom predanošću i talentom.

Video je primetila i Sintija Harvi, voditeljka njujorške ABT škole za ples Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

- Prijatelj koji živi u Velikoj Britaniji poslao mi je videozapis. Već sledeći dan pokušavala sam da ga nađem - rekla je ona, prenosi The wild child.

 

 

 

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Persistence - The ability to keep moving forward in spite of difficulties. Anthony wearing @orangecultureng #Nigerianballetschool #leapofdanceacademy #Vocationalschool #fashion #danceschool #balletblack #dance #live #letsgo #collaborationA post shared by Leap of Dance Academy (@leapofdanceacademy) on Aug 1, 2020 at 1:05pm PDT

Na sreću, Sintija je uspela da pronađe Entonija. Štaviše, ponudila mu je stipendiju za virtualnu tronedeljnu intenzivnu letnu radionicu u SAD-u.

Daniel Ajala Ovoseni, Entonijev učitelj, osnovao je plesnu školu u Lagosu 2017. Nažalost, ni nakon tri godine škola još uvek nema veliki prostor, nego samo za 12 učenika. Zbog toga većinu vremena vežbaju u vlasritom podrumu Daniela, kao i u javnim prostorima u zajednici.

 

 

 

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Behind the scenes at the leap of dance ballet academy in Lagos. It was a really crazy day. You know when you are done with the interviews and it’s time for some cool broll like you imagined and planned in your head and then it starts to rain nonstop 😭😭😭. You have no choice but to shoot in the rain. This was an experience. Never had to shoot in the rain before because I love my gear hahaha! But I guess you just have to find a way to get the shot no matter what! Even though I could not use a lot of scenes but I’m glad I made this small space and school compound work. I got so many accolades for this film and I guess putting my legs in water, crossing a huge water riding piggyback thanks to coach Daniel and managing to shoot in the rain was really really worth it. I will do this over and over again. The guys @leapofdanceacademy are amazing passionate individuals. I can’t wait to see you all grow and be successful. Rooting for you all ❤️❤️ credit's @graceekpu . . . . #vocationaltraining #dancingintherain #nigerianballetschool #leapofdanceacademy #ballet #balletdancing #dancing #filmmaker #bts #fujifilm #behindthescenes #nigeria #inspire #bbcnews #bbcafrica #documentaryfilm #video #viralvideo #dance #shortdocA post shared by Leap of Dance Academy (@leapofdanceacademy) on Aug 5, 2020 at 9:52am PDT

- Pokušavamo da promenimo stereotipe oko baletnog plesa. Dečaci zapravo mogu plesati balet. Balet nije samo za žene - rekao je učitelj Daniel.

Entoni na ABT virtualnoj intenzivnoj radionici

- Zbog toga se osećamo zahvalno i ponosno. Ne možemo verovati svojim očima i koliko podrške dobijamo, ponekad mislim da sanjam. Entoni je vrlo uzbuđen i uvek je bio marljiv radnik, pa je srećan što nastavlja da radi prema svojim snovima i ima tu priliku. Trenutno je na ABT virtualnoj intenzivnoj letnoj radionici. Glavni cilj naše škole je da naši učenici dobro predstavljaju balet u Nigeriji, pokazujući tako baletnu eleganciju, ali i pustivši da naša kultura sjaji - rekao je PR predstavnik Leap of Dance Akademije.

 

 

 

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It's been amazing teaching all set of kids over the years. Grade one students From left - right; °Beauty Omondiagbe °Precious Duru °Anthony Mmmesoma Madu °Chinemerem Duru °Daniella Nnamani Classes wear @travelingtutusinc Headgear @olawale.olamide #leapofdanceacademy #nigerianballetschool #vocationaltraining #vocationalballetschool #danceeducation #africaballet #proudlyafrican #art #live #travelingtutus #discipline #dedication #focus #activation #committmentA post shared by Leap of Dance Academy (@leapofdanceacademy) on Aug 3, 2020 at 2:16pm PDT

- Glavni cilj naše škole je da naši učenici predstavljaju balet u Nigeriji - dodao je.

(Telegraf.rs)