Australian ballet dancer, Jake Mangakahia, celebrated World Ballet Day this week by dancing on the grounds of the Toronto Ontario Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jake is serving a two-year mission for the Church, and is known by those he meets as “Elder Mangakahia.” He is serving in the Toronto Canada Mission.
Previously a member of the Australian Ballet Company’s corps de ballet (the first professional level), Elder Mangakahia’s goal is to become a Principal with the Australian Ballet. He has received numerous accolades and awards in his profession so far as a ballet star.
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Read an article about Jake swapping the stage for a suit on Australian Mormon Newsroom. Take this link for more information on World Ballet Day.
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