Makayla Powell

I’m a driven and fast learner who lights up the stage. As the next Dance Icon, I will inspire others the way many dancers have done for me.

Placed 13th

in the Semi-Finals

Thank you for supporting me in this competition. Your donations and participation will benefit the Why Not You Foundation in their mission to fight poverty through education initiatives that empower youth to lead with a why not you attitude.

 

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Tell us about your dance style or inspiration:

My dance style can be described as calm, cool, and collected. My musicality is precise and allows me to dance with the music rather than to the music. The groovy hip hop nature I have is inspired by dancers such as Will West, Usher, Ysabelle Capitule, and Sienna Lalau.

How would being in Ciara's music video impact your life?

Being in Ciara’s music video would change my entire life! There is nothing I love more than dancing, and Ciara is a big part of the reason why. She has been an inspiration to me since I was little, so getting the opportunity to dance for her would be a dream come true and a blessing I would be forever grateful for.

What would you do with the $20,000?

With $20,000, I would be able to open a dance studio of my own. My life’s mission has been to give up and coming dancers the chance to explore their artistry and use movement as an outlet the same way I was able to growing up. Dance has saved my life in some of my darkest times, and all I have ever wanted is to give others a safe place like the one I had. $20,000 could give me the opportunity to make my dreams a reality.

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