Michaela DePrince, a distinguished ballerina who triumphed over severe childhood adversities in Sierra Leone to achieve prominence as a second-soloist...

Sierra Leone-born DePrince, who moved to US as a child, danced with Boston Ballet and performed with Beyoncé

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a trailblazer and inspiration to many in the ballet world, has died at 29. DePrince went from being an orphan in war-torn...

An orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone, who was adopted into an American family before becoming a world-class ballerina, Michaela Mabinty DePrince has...

Michaela Mabinty DePrince -- a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame -- has died ... according to a statement...

Michaela Mabinty DePrince -- a ballerina who went from war-torn Sierra Leone to international dancing fame -- has died ... according to a statement...

DePrince, who has died aged 29, was a ‘beacon of hope’ for dancers, says English National Ballet first soloist

As an orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone, Michaela DePrince was hailed as a trailblazer.

In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true.

In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true.