She is a true youth athlete of the year because dance is her passion, she expresses it through her confidence, dedication, and commitment.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
What she loves most about dancing is the freedom it gives her to express who she truly is. It's more than movement-it's storytelling, emotion, and connection all wrapped into one. When she dances, she feels powerful, present, and alive. It's a space where she can channel everything she feels-joy, struggle, hope-and turn it into something beautiful. And the fact that her passion can inspire others.
She's most inspired by her audience, the ones who look up to her and see not just a dancer, but a role model. Her confidence, her passion, her smile and the way she carries herself shines both on and off the field. Knowing that she's making an impact in their lives pushes her to keep growing, to keep showing up with heart and purpose. Their belief in her reminds her why she started dancing in the first place-not just for herself, but to inspire others to believe in their own potential, too.
The proudest moment in her athletic journey was watching her perform with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders at a dance camp. Seeing her out there, shining with confidence and joy, brought tears to my eyes. But what touched me the most was when such an elite team acknowledged her, recognized her dedication, saw her hard work —it was like all her passion and sacrifices had found their moment.
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