Dream comes true for young dancer

Born with spina bifida, Katherine Whitlock is lead in 'The Nutcracker'

Katherine Whitlock, born with spina bifida, said that dancing with Statesboro School of Dance gives her a sense that she can do anything. Whitlock performs on Dec. 2 as Clara in "The Nutcracker." (LORI GRICE/special)

Katherine Whitlock.jpg — Katherine Whitlock, born with spina bifida, said that dancing with Statesboro School of Dance gives her a sense that she can do anything. Whitlock performs on Dec. 2 as Clara in "The Nutcracker." (LORI GRICE/special)

By the time 14-year-old Katherine Whitlock takes the stage as Clara in Statesboro School of Dance's "The Nutcracker" performances Dec. 2 at Georgia Southern's Performing Arts Center, her pique turns will be polished and her saut de chats straightened after hours and hours and weeks of practice.

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