I am a storyteller and there is not a better feeling than letting a story take over your body and sharing it with the world.

When I dance, I can embody my emotions or portray someone else to make people feel something, and that is why it is worth it.

There is nothing more rewarding to me than stepping off the stage feeling amazing about a dance that took months to put together.

Being at the studio just teaches you the importance of managing your time, learning to work with others, and has brought some of the best people into my life.

The running gag with my family is that when I was a baby I didn’t walk, I danced and sang my way through the house.

My life would not look the same if I was not a Center Stage dancer. Dance has taught me the value of hard work and dedication.

I know when I look back on life at the age of like, 97 or something, I will be grateful I sacrificed so much to spend all that time doing something I love with the people I love.

Early on, I realized I had a passion for helping young children learn and have the time of their life in a 45-minute dance class.

I’ve always had a passion for performing. In fact, some of my earliest memories are dancing or singing in front of my family. For example, I was obsessed with the movie “Happy Feet”, and would stand in front of the TV pretending to tap dance.

As I am rounding out my final year at the studio, I am so grateful for all of the memories and experiences that I have gained as well as all that I have learned from all the amazing teachers I have had throughout the years. 

I can’t imagine my life thus far without dance being a huge part of it.

While dancing at Center Stage, I not only made so many amazing friends along the way, but dancing itself helped me build my confidence. 

I truly would not be the person I am today without Center Stage. Also, I can now flex on people by saying I know how to do a 540 :D

I definitely never imagined coming out of Center Stage with training on stilts…

The many, many hours I spent in this studio taught me discipline, focus, and leadership. I am grateful to the facility for pushing me to be better and the support of my friends. 

Dance has been worth it because it is my emotional release from all the issues in the world.

The endless hours spent at the studio week after week have helped me tap into my inner self through creativity and perseverance.

Dance has taught me so many life lessons. It’s so rewarding and has brought me to some the of greatest people, it was worth all the sacrifices and energy.

I was welcomed with open arms when I first joined, and to this day, the company is like a second family.

Being a member of the Center Stage community is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.