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CALI LOVE Living on the east coast, I have always wondered about life on the other side. Particularly, Los Angeles, California. So at the end of May 2016, I found myself on a plane heading to the big city of fame. The experiences were more than I could have hoped for and since returning home, I’ve hit the ground running. I reached out to two of the locals, one an Army National Guard recruit turned model/dancer who even scored a gig in Beyoncé’s Formation video and the other a man of talent I met while there. I hope you gain as much inspiration from their stories as I have! Here’s to you, Cali! DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE DANCER WHO FOLLOWED HIS DREAMS 10 UNSIGNED ARTIST How a small city dancer made the bold decision to secure a career doing what he enjoys most . . . . Without knowing what to expect. 11