Claudia Dean, 16, of Australia reacts when she won the Gold Medal during the finals of the Genee International Ballet Competition on Sept. 12, 2009 in Singapore. Fifty-three dancers from around the world have gathered for this competition, a flagship event by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), which is an annual ballet meet, with its illustrious 78-year history. It is one of the foremost platforms in launching the professional careers of many young dancers in the international arena. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-e)
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