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I’m the next Dance Icon because I bring fire and power to the dance floor! I tell stories through movement and love inspiring kids like me!

Placed 2nd

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 favorite dance style is contemporary! I love the ability to use my body to make shapes that show strength and beauty. My dance style is inspired by dancers like Dexter Carr and Chantel Aguirre but I look up to Blue Ivy and her confidence to get up in front of millions and we are the same age.

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

Being in Ciara’s video will be life changing and allow me to showcase my talents across the world! I can show other young dancers that age is just a number! When you give it your all and work hard you can compete against anyone! The opportunity to be in a video inspires me!

What would you do with the $20,000?

I would use the money to help further my dance studies. My mom sacrifices a lot to help pay for classes as a single Parent but this money would help pay for my training and to travel to experience other choreographers. Also I want to take classes at Alvin Ailey and this money could really help

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