Iraq's last ballerina - video

Every day 17-year-old Leezan risks her life to fulfil her passion for dancing.

The student risks her life to continue her studies in a country where religious fundamentalism has taken hold and classical ballet is considered little better than prostitution.

While many girls are dropping out of the school, Leezan is determined to carry on attending Iraq's only music and ballet school - a school that is battling to keep this art alive against the rising tide of sectarian violence in Baghdad.

Leezan’s shocking story is available to watch and share on Unreported World Shorts: Dancing in the Danger Zone – www.bit.ly/DangerZoneT