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What is your current age?
18 years old
What do you want to be when older?
My goal is to take my passion for dance and
my desire to help children who have suffered
Do you consider yourself a model, actor, trauma and become a Dance Therapist. I will
dancer, singer, or all of the above?
be majoring in Dance and Psychology in col-
I am most definitely, unequivocally a dancer. lege next year.
In what dance methods have you trained?
I am trained in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Con-
temporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Acro-
batics!
Who is your hero? Who do you look up to?
Without a doubt, my hero is my mom. My
mom is the most beautiful person I know;
inside and out. She has been incredibly sup-
portive of every single thing I do. She inspires
What three words best describe you?
me to work hard every day and never let an
Passionate, intelligent, and dedicated
opportunity pass by. My mom has helped
me to succeed throughout my high school
What hobbies do you enjoy?
years with her unconditional love and sup-
I enjoy dancing, traveling, and listening to port that pushed me to do my best and never
music.
give up. Her compassion, wisdom, guidance,
and amazing pep talks have made me a bet-
What is your favorite game to play?
ter student and person. She has taught me
My all-time favorite game is Twister!
strength and perseverance through even the
hardest of times. I would not be where I am
What is your favorite movie?
today without her.
I could watch any Disney movie over and
over again, especially Frozen. I love any mov- What personal advice would you offer to
ie with singing and dancing, from Grease to other children?
Mama Mia!
Work hard, no matter how difficult some-
thing may be. It is better to have one real
What is something you can’t be without?
friend that loves and supports you for who
I cannot be without my twin brother, who is you are than to be surrounded by people
my best friend... and also coffee!
who want you to change. Dance whenever
you can; whether it is by yourself in your
room or on a stage performing in front of a
large crowd. Just dance!
Teen Contest Winner
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