<BR>Roberto Cisneros in Michael Smuin's 'Pinocchio'<P><BR>Those who have seen 12-year old Roberto Cisneros dance don't usually forget him:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><B><A HREF="http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/arts/docs/youngdancer3.htm" TARGET=_blank>12-year-old dancer earns his niche</A></B><BR>BY ANITA AMIRREZVANI, San Jose Mercury News<P>Twelve-year-old Roberto Cisneros has blisters on his heels, but that doesn't stop him from dancing.<P>During a recent rehearsal at the Academy of Ballet in San Francisco, Cisneros cheerfully tap danced through an entire number in white socks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><B><A HREF="http://www0.mercurycenter.com/premium/arts/docs/youngdancer3.htm" TARGET=_blank>More</A></B>

Hmm. It's been a while since we've seen a protege.

Let's hope the young candle doesn't burn itself out early........that happens sometimes.