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After taking only 2 years of ballet classes, Misty went with her sister to her first competition. She won a scholarship, which shaped her because the media was extremely interested in her.
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This shaped Misty because she started dancing at age 13. this was one of the ballet schools that started her intensive training to become a professional ballerina.
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Misty was accepted into American Ballet Theatre. This shows that all her hard work paid off and she would do whatever it took to make her dream come true
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This shaped her identity because it showed how hard working she is. It also shows that if you want to do something and work towards it, you will be successful
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Prince discovered Misty and saw that she had talent and invited her to be in his video. It shaped Misty's identity because it allowed her to be recognized and she became more popular
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This was a big milestone for Misty. She worked hard and didn't wait to persue her dream of being a professional ballerina
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This video clip was made to show Misty's toughness as a ballerina. Under Armour saw her and her talent and thought others should know about it. This helped push the publishing of her autobiography.
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This drew more attention to Misty and her journey to become a ballerina. It also helped other girls that are training to go professional and presented her as a role model.
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This award to Misty reassured her that all her hard work paid off. She is a great example to show that we can do anything if we put our mind to it and work for it.
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This was a great example to everyone to show that no matter your race, you can do anything. It showed she was hard working and had great talent.