A Brazilian ballerina who found her freedom and expression through dance has become a television and social media sensation, inspiring millions with her “never give up” attitude.
Vitória Bueno Boche, 19, was born in Santa Rita do Sapucaí in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with no arms, a congenital defect diagnosed at birth.
Navigating the world using her shoulders and feet for dexterity is all she’s ever known. However, when her physiotherapist noticed how much the young girl enjoyed dancing, she made a suggestion that would change her life forever.
“She asked my mom to take me to Academia De Dança Ândrea Falsarella for a trial class,” Bueno explained to The Epoch Times. “I come from a very humble family. At the time my physiotherapist talked to my mother, she didn’t understand anything about dancing, but even so she supported me and believed in my potential.”…