The definition of turning her dreams into a reality, Nicole Zadra traveled from Irvington, New York, to Moscow, Russia for a traineeship at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. With the help of funding through her “Bolshoi Ballet Academy Dreams” Facebook page, the then 18-year-old raised $16,000 and became a part of the prestigious legacy the dance factory is known for. She journeyed on her quest to not only be a professional ballerina, but to pave the way for more minorities to receive equal recognition in this arena. Photo Credit: EBONY.com