Matty Googs is an 11-year-old dancer from Colts Neck, New Jersey. He dances at ICON Dance Complex.

 “I want to create local dance parties to help raise money to support kids that want to dance but can’t afford the tuition.”

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

Dance keeps me healthy and active. The positive impact on my life is the long term benefits from living a healthy lifestyle that dancing demands from me.

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

I want to create local dance parties to help raise money to support kids that want to dance but can’t afford the tuition.

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