Determined dancer

Kiran Mehta, 10, demonstrates grace and precision as a classical-ballet student with Houston Ballet. The West University Elementary rising fifth grader began dancing at age 3, and has been with Houston Ballet for the last four years. Kiran is in the dance studio twice each week, for two hours at a time. She has her sights set on starting pointe classes and performing in The Nutcracker this fall.

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