Kensley Parker is a 10-year-old dancer from Spring Hill, Tennessee. She dances at DC Dance Factory.

“Dance teaches me so many life lessons and has a positive impact by teaching me discipline, hard work, how to deal with defeat, and how to win gracefully.”

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

Dance teaches me so many life lessons and has a positive impact by teaching me discipline, hard work, how to deal with defeat, and how to win gracefully. Dance is also positive on my body, teaching me how to keep my body healthy because dance is great exercise!

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

I want to use dance to make a positive influence on my community by showing others that dance isn’t just about a competition, but it’s a family! It doesn’t matter your race, size, where you are from, all people can enjoy dance!

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