Article Photos: From a Manila slum emerges an unlikely ballerina



In this photo taken Nov. 25, 2012, Filipino slum dweller Jamil Montebon, left, practices steps during a class at Ballet Manila in the Philippine capital. Montebon, a scholar at Ballet Manila's program, used to collect garbage and also worked at a junk shop. He now receives a monthly stipend, stays at their dormitory and is given meals. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

In this photo taken Nov. 25, 2012, Filipino slum dweller Jamil Montebon, left, practices steps during a class at Ballet Manila in the Philippine capital. Montebon, a scholar at Ballet Manila's program, used to collect garbage and also worked at a junk shop. He now receives a monthly stipend, stays at their dormitory and is given meals. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)