Nine-year-old Olivia of Oklahoma has wanted to take the stage to perform in the ballet, "The Nutcracker《胡桃夹子》"since she could remember. However, her Friedreich ataxia (脊柱畸形) seems to move that dream out of1 . The disease that mainly affects the nervous, system and causes 2 problems makes it hard to live a normal life and she is dependent on a wheelchair.
Hoping to3 her daughter's spirits and 4 her that in life, anything is possible, Olivia's mother encouraged her to5 for the Nutcracker this year in the Oklahoma City Ballet. Not knowing if there was any way they'd consider6 her, Olivia didn't7 much. However, having learned about Olivia's8 , the Ballet School director Rachael didn't9 at all. He created a role10 for Olivia, who could appear on stage in a wheelchair. When she 11 a part in the Nutcracker, Olivia 12 tears of joy. She found a family in the players, who were13 of her and glad to help fulfill her dream.
When it's Olivia's14 to dance, everyone had their eyes on her on stage. It was15 and eye-opening for all the audience. When Olivia came off stage, the audience were all on their 16 in wild applause.
Having Olivia in this ballet has been a17 for everyone involved!18 is at the heart of every crew. We19 this company having Olivia in their show, and hope they keep the role 20for other children who dream of fairies and mice kings!
