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Article: Ohio dancer seeks success in San Francisco.
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- Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)
- Article date:
- January 8, 2004
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Byline: Elaine Guregian
AKRON, Ohio _ Allison Campbell has a wide face with high cheekbones and catlike eyes that glitter when she's talking about her favorite thing: ballet.
At 5 feet, 4 inches, and 108 pounds, Campbell is petite enough to be easy to lift and carry. That's an advantage when you want to be a ballet dancer, which is all this 18-year-old has ever wanted to do.
On New Year's Day, Campbell left Northeast Ohio for San Francisco to pursue her dream.
Carrollton, Ohio, where she grew up, is more known for breeding hunting and football fans than classical dancers. But standing out from the crowd suits Campbell. Last year, she ...