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Leaving San Francisco Ballet - A Prima Ballerina's Closing Chapter
Mathilde Froustey, a prima ballerina with San Francisco Ballet faces the challenges of overcoming injuries, managing the responsibilities of being a single parent, and coping with the demands of being a professional dancer.
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