Mataya Raisleger

I’m the next Dance Icon because I have a unique set of skills and I’m willing to do what it takes to succeed!

Placed 19th

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 K-pop. Dance has always been my passion and I have tried many dance styles, from ballet to dance team to musical theatre. After 5 years of competition-level dance, I moved cities and had no access to dance classes, so I decided to be self-taught. That's when I found K-pop dance, a hip-hop and jazz-inspired style, and instantly fell in love with it. Since 2021, I have been making K-pop dance covers on social media and continue to do so.

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

As a performer from the Midwest, being discovered is not easy, so being chosen for Ciara's music video would be life-changing. For the past 5 years, I have participated in dozens of dance auditions, as well as singing auditions; although they have not benefited me, I know my moment is out there waiting. Being selected would be the result of the hard work that I have put hours of artistic energy into. My dream is to inspire people like me to dream big because no goal is impossible.

What would you do with the $20,000?

I would donate to my church because none of my success would've been possible without God. I would use it to pay for college, I plan to be an aesthetician. I would use it to travel to South Korea to attend a language school and dance at their world-renowned studios. Finally, I would share it with my family members, they are the most important people in my life and have always supported me.

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