"Having achieved a major life goal, such as joining The Australian Ballet’s corps de ballet, there aren’t many people who would then turn around and ask for two years off in order to follow another passion.
"But that’s exactly what dancer Jake Mangakahia did, in order to honour his commitment to his faith."
Read the rest of Richard Watts' article at artshub.com.au.
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