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Dyhan Cardoso, a 19 year old from one of Brazil's poor slums, has earned a place in the Atlanta Ballet.

At the age of 6, Cardoso used to accompany his sister to ballet classes, which was a social project in the community.

The 6 year old was inspired to join the dance lessons but the teacher hesitated because he would have been the only boy.

However, his mother Heloisa Helena insisted he be allowed to join.

Cardoso was made fun of by the other kids in the neighbourhood for taking up ballet instead of playing football.

However, he had a stroke of luck in a random encounter with a customer at a restaurant where his mother worked.

The customer invited him to an audition for a dance academy in the rich part of the city.

Cardoso passed the audition, got a place and won a scholarship to attend.

He became the only black male dancer in a class of white girls.

The young dancer's discipline is paying off.

He was selected to join the Atlanta Ballet company in the USA as a new member.

He gave an outstanding performance at the company's auditions in his city.

The company's director was blown away by Cardoso and sang his praises.

Dadyer Aguilera, Cardoso's ballet teacher in Brazil, confirmed this.

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