Rural girls pursue ballet dreams
By Ma Chi |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2018-04-15 13:48
Share
Share - WeChat
At the invitation of an art charity, Guan started a ballet course at Duancun School in 2012 to offer rural children a chance to appreciate the artistic dance form.
"I hope art can be a part of their lives. I want them to be able to understand Swan Lake whether they are a farmer or entrepreneur in the future," said Guan.
His efforts were met with a cold shoulder at the beginning. Guan's ideal was considered too unpractical in the eyes of the students' parents. Many still believed that pursuing academic study and going to an academic college would be a better option for their children.
