All of the members in this dance group are from Mumbai's slums. Many of the kids work part-time to support their families. Now, their victory on 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' could help them get out of poverty.
America's Got Talent: The ChampionsTrae Patton/NBCthis year is taking a break from rehearsal – not to celebrate but because of coronavirus – and the lockdown imposed till May 3 in India, where they live and where our India producer interviewed them.
Now, their victory could help them get out of poverty. In addition to a prize of $25,000 and a giant trophy that's stuck in customs, they're finding that their newfound fame is opening doors to other opportunities. Many of the kids attend school and work part-time to support their families. One of them delivers newspapers, another sells flowers. Their parents didn't think dancing would be a realistic profession for a slum kid.
Sometimes they use a mat that can cushion a fall. But mostly they perform without any safety gear, says 28-year-old Swapnil Bhoir, one of the group's choreographers. Members of the group say whenever a dancer goes up in the air, others gather below and make a human safety net with their arms to catch him or her. They admit it's risky. All the dancers have medical insurance, says Bhoir.
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