Lesideth’s Jouney

Born in the Arroz Barato (“Cheap Rice”) neighborhood, on the outskirts of Cartagena, Colombia, Lesideth Ortega dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Thanks to scholarships from Caring for Colombia, Lesideth joins one of the contemporary dance educational programs of El Colegio del Cuerpo. Nine years later, Lesideth's journey is an example of resilience, empowerment, and an inspiring story of life transformation.