Vogueさんのインスタグラム写真 - (VogueInstagram)「“People say that you can never do ballet the way it is done abroad because ballet is not an African dance, but for me it's about making the art form our own,” shares Daniel Owoseni, founder of the @LeapofDanceAcademy in Badagry, Nigeria. “For me, it’s about creating a Nigerian identity around the trappings of traditional ballet.” Beyond the unprecedented attention that the academy has received globally, Owoseni is most impressed by the unwavering commitment and dedication of his own pupils. Owoseni's students have mostly been practicing outdoors every day since the pandemic hit West Africa, no matter what the weather forecast may be. “There’s a saying here that nothing makes a teacher happier than a student who wants to learn. There’s a torrential downpour outside and they’re getting ready for class," Owoseni shares via Zoom. "Who wouldn’t be proud of these children?” Tap the link in our bio to read all about Daniel Owoseni and his talented students at the Leap Academy of Dance. Photographed by @stephen.tayo」8月7日 0時32分