Meghan Hicks is a 13-year-old dancer from Olmsted Falls, Ohio. She dances at Above the Barre.

“Using dance in my community will help bring more life, art, and style into my community.”

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

“Dance is how I express myself in a way that words will never be able to. I am able to let go and just be free to move in any way, shape, or form. I am able to know that I will never be judged in the way I dance and will always be able to rely on dance whenever I need to.”

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

“Using dance in my community will help bring more life, art, and style into my community. It will make my community more positive and more energetic. It will allow more people to just let go and be comfortable with expressing themselves through dance.

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Veronica Good has been with Showstopper Magazine since 2016. When she isn't keeping you updated on the latest trends, she is at home with her many pets or probably playing The Sims 4. Veronica has a BA in English and an MA in writing from Coastal Carolina University. She is also a writer of fiction and poetry, and her work can be found in Archarios, Tempo, and Scapegoat.