Maricela

I grew up doing Step and Hip Pop. I started my own choreography company for QuinceaƱeras and weddings but now I do Ballroom and Latin.

Placed 16th

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 is a mixture of Ballroom Rumba, Popping and Latin Fusion. I love adding Hip Pop elements into my Bachata and Salsa. I like to take risks when I dance cause I’m not easily embarrassed. I know i’m not the cleanest or well rounded dancer but my moves always relay a message and catch peoples eyes.

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

I’ve ALWAYS my entire life thought I was never good enough. I still do. Getting this opportunity will not only remind myself but will also remind other little girls that grew up not having much, that we are worthy and can accomplish anything we set our minds to. This opportunity would make my life in dancing expand to new horizons. I currently work for Arthur Murray so I feel like this would really impact not only them but also my little business for the future. This has ALWAYS been my dr

What would you do with the $20,000?

I would put down for a house. My entire life I grew up super poor and worried about another meal. My entire childhood we’ve been evicted or had to move every 6 months. I’ve been to 4 different elementary schools, 3 different middle school and 2 different high schools. All i’ve ever wanted was stability and place to call home. Plan B, i’d start by owning a dance studio and use the money to hire tutors and offer free dance lessons for kids after school. This has always been

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