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Professional ballerina Masha Cherezova perseveres in her battle against leukemia
Masha Cherezova is a 23 year-old dancer and choreographer born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Southern California. In 2019, she left the United States at the age of 19 to pursue her professional career as ballet dancer in Russia. From 2019 to 2022, Masha performed...

Circus artist Polina Volchek graces stages internationally through pole sport and aerial arts
Polina Volchek, also known as Pink Puma, has inhabited the brutal environment of sport and show business industries for over 25 years. Her resume includes various sports, dance styles, performances and even martial arts. At the age of 17, Polina gained the title of...

Rhythmic gymnastics Olympian Natalie McGiffert works to plan the LA 2028 Games
Natalie McGiffert is a former USA national team rhythmic gymnast. A Southern California native, she made history as a member of the 2016 rhythmic group gymnastics team that gave Team USA its first ever earned Olympic spot for RG group. She was also a member of the...