Olexzondra Upshaw

I bring to stage a light that shines brighter than any color in the rainbow and a fire stronger than any flame ever to be. I’m kreative.

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 fluid based, I dance to the melody of any song. If it has a beat, I can catch it.

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

This opportunity would give me the chance to showcase who Olexzondra is as well as who little “Zonie” is. I’ve been dancing since a kid but I’ve only ever performed for schools or smaller shows, which don’t get me wrong was thrilling but I know that I’m meant for more. I have created several dances to Ciara songs including Goodies and 1,2 Step, getting accepted into a performing art school with one of them. I’m excited to embark on this journey.

What would you do with the $20,000?

I’m all about giving back because I haven’t always had it. With this $20,000 I plan on investing in my own dance studio where I can host dance practices for anybody who needs a place to express themselves and be free. I’ll offer classes and fresh meals, all for free, open to donations. I want this to be a non-profit organization that showcases clothes that I design whilst being a safe haven for young and aspiring dancers. It would mean the world to get there through this.

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