CNN CNN Newsroom With Alisyn Camerota and Victor Blackwell February 16, 2022 20:54:00
A lot of heart. you take a lot of criticism. you're working toward perfection all the time. i grew up in houston, texas, at a time when there wasn't that much opportunity. >> at 12, you were denied an opportunity to be in a dance company. how did you endure that? and not let go of your dream to be a dancer? >> it was mama who continuously made us believe. she found a teacher to come to the house. a retired ballet master. she found opportunity for her children. every mother is not so resourceful, which is why i am here, to help. i am here for these kids. >> debbie allen began teaching dance mov...