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Australian-born dancer Steven McRae, overcoming rejection and injury, honored as Australian of the Year for his global ballet success.
Steven McRae, a principal dancer with London’s Royal Ballet, was honored as Australian of the Year at a London Australia Day event, celebrating his rise from a working-class suburb in western Sydney to international acclaim.
Despite facing rejection from over 100 Australian organizations seeking support to train overseas—only five responded—McRae used competition wins to fund his journey, joining the Royal Ballet in 2005.
He overcame a major Achilles injury in 2019, recovering over two years, a process documented in the BBC’s *Dancing Back to the Light*.
His story, marked by resilience and pride in his roots, resonated with fellow expats and highlighted the challenges faced by artists without institutional backing.
El bailarín australiano Steven McRae, superando el rechazo y la lesión, fue galardonado como el australiano del año por su éxito mundial en ballet.