Tessa and Taylor Varner are 10-year-old dancers from Meridian, Idaho. They dance at Dance Unlimited Boise.

 “We have learned to be confident, disciplined, accountable, and positive. We work hard, accept defeats, and honor victories, and most importantly have fun.”

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

Besides enjoying and having so much fun dancing, we are constantly challenged by dance for so many reasons. We have learned to be confident, disciplined, accountable, [and] positive. We work hard, accept defeats, and honor victories, and most importantly have fun. We have the best dance friends and coaches who we are lucky to be surrounded by.

How do you want to use dance to be a positive influence on your community?

By spreading positive messages and helping other dancers feel good about themselves. To show love and support to all dancers in our dance community.

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