Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (38 page)

developing confidence,
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and drill team,
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eating disorder,
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and emancipation,
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extracurricular activities of,
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feeling special,
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financial concerns of,
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as Firebird,
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first ballet lessons,
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and gymnastics,
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and her father,
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injuries to,
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–61,
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innate talent of,
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insecurities of,
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–70,
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isolation of,
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as Kitri,
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media stories about,
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mentors and supporters of,
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on Met banner,
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migraines of,
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movement as escape for,
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perfection as goal of,
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in performance,
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and race,
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in rehab,
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and Robert,
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as role model,
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and school,
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socializing,
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as soloist,
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technical breakthroughs of,
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teen years,
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travels of,
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as worrier,
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Copeland, Raven (Doug Jr.’s wife),
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Copeland family:

chaotic life of,
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characteristics of,
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family pattern,
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financial worries of,
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life with Harold,
see
Harold

life with Robert,
see
Robert

living in motel,
see
Sunset Inn

and media stories,
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and Misty’s dancing,
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and racism,
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and sports,
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as unified tribe,
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Corella, Angel,
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Cornejo, Herman,
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Cultural Centre, Hong Kong,
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Cunningham, Randall,
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Dana Middle School,
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drill team,
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Dance Magazine
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