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Tell us about your dance style or inspiration:

I started dancing at the age of 3 at OBT. I knew at age 3, I wanted to be a professional dancer and represent my Native community. I was classically trained in over 10 different styles of dance on scholarship at Oregon Ballet Theatre from 1994-2005. Modern, ballet, hip-hop, flamenco, Native American Traditional Dancing, Commercial, in numerous companies over the past 20 years. I love moving people who watch me dance, making them feel alive and every emotion I embark in my dancing.

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

I've had to overcome many obstacles being a Cancer Survivor and pushing through many injuries. Covid, I was peaking at the top of my game and everything shut down and I battled another round of cancer. I feel that being in Ciara's music video would help give me the boost back into the place I was before covid hit. Things haven't been the same in the world ever since. I'm ready to shine and be another Voice for my Native American People in the Industry. We are still here. Carving the path.

What would you do with the $20,000?

With $20k I would be able to invest more into me and my talents. I am an aspiring Native American Shoshone Artist on the rise. Self producing my own music, singer/songwriter/musician. This would help me with my home studio for music and dance and to help promote myself as an artist on the rise. Be another Voice for my Indigenous People. We are Still Here. Carving the path for future generations.