CINCINNATI, OH (WPVI) -- A 7-year-old boy with Down syndrome is the star of "The Nutcracker Ballet" in Cincinnati.
Jack Barlow made his debut as "Party Boy Number One."
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His mother, Ashley Barlow, said it's a wonderful celebration of Jack's special needs.
Ashley Barlow said, "I (told my friend), 'Julie, I think we are going to home school and I think we are going to move to Russia so we can concentrate on ballet.' Julie said, in jest, 'Well I think Jack should be in the Nutcracker!'"
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Jack is the first child with Down syndrome to dance in the Cincinnati "Nutcracker Ballet." He'll be back on stage this weekend.
Watch WCPO's full report in the player above.