There are no lithe leaps, perfect pirouettes or pointed toes here. Most girls cannot walk or stand, much less make a shallow curtsy. Their crutches and walkers lie nearby and their customized ballet slippers are stretched over leg braces. —Corey KilGannon —Given a Chance to Be Little Ballerinas, and Smiling Right Down to Their Toes (NY Times)
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