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we first meet ire Irene Heron at the

Academy of Dance as she floats breathlessly through the air in a cascade of twirls, sprints, and leaps.

Following in her late mother's footsteps, Irene is studying ballet in London, preparing to return to

Paris to audition for the

Corte of Ballet.

Her father, Professor Heron, couldn't be more supportive of his daughter's talents and

ambitions.

However, his health soon takes a turn for the worse.

On his deathbed, he imparts his final advice to his young daughter.

He must write to Madam Grass and

Mahmard.

Hopefully she'll have a room.

Yes, Papa, but my first priority

is to get you well again.

I'll never compromise.

You hold fast to your passion.

You have the means to pursue it in my well.

Why are you saying this?

As if losing her father weren't enough,

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