The 18-year-old ballet dancer who put his dream on hold for National Service
At 18, Leo Cheng earned a coveted contract with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. But before that came National Service, and he chose to serve first.
The Singaporean ballet told CNA about his journey through elite dance schools, what it means to pause his career at a critical moment, and why he’s proud to serve his country while holding on to his dream of returning to the stage after NS.
At 18, Leo Cheng earned a coveted contract with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. But before that came National Service, and he chose to serve first.
The Singaporean ballet told CNA about his journey through elite dance schools, what it means to pause his career at a critical moment, and why he’s proud to serve his country while holding on to his dream of returning to the stage after NS.
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