Girls learn ballet steps in conservative Upper Egypt

[Article] In Egypt's conservative southern province of Minya, young girls in black leotards and white tights wobble on their tip toes to classical music in a room painted with colourful motifs. It's a surprising scene in the traditional province, which more often makes headlines for family feuds or sectarian violence against its large Coptic Christian minority.

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An unusual scene in Egypt's conservative southern province of Minya. This centre provides the only ballet classes in the region. Some students - like four-year-old Eleina - travel up to an hour to come here.Mouler Naim, Eleina's father:"We wanted Elli to take ballet classes because she has potential....
This article was published Monday, 24 June, 2019 by AFP (274 words)
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