06/02/2026
â¨SENIOR SHOUTOUTâ¨
âMy name is Kiara Stevens, and I am the daughter of Susan Stevens. I have been dancing since the age of three, and over the years it has become a true passion and a big part of my identity. After graduate high school, I plan to attend Des Moines Area Community College to study photography and continue growing my photography business.
To Kenna, thank you for being by my side since the very beginning. We started this journey together, and even though were going our separate ways.
Iâll always cherish the memories we made. From long practices to the little moments in between that meant the most. Youâve been more than a teammate, youâve been a best friend, and you will always have a special place in my heart.
To my mom, thank you for putting me in dance at such a young age and for never missing a moment along the way, Your constant support, encouragement, and sacrifices have meant everything to me. Youâve believed in me even when I doubted myself, and I wouldnât be where I am today wthout you.
To Kammie, Kaleigh, and Hannah, thank you for not only teaching me technique, but for helping me grow into the dancer and person I am today. You created an environment where I always felt supported, pushed, and safe to be myself. Iâm so grateful for everything youâve poured into me over the years.
To the younger dancers, enjoy every moment because it goes by faster than you think. Keep working hard, believe in yourself, and donât be afraid to make nistakes, thatâs where the growth happens. Dance with your whole heart, and never forget why you started. Also, make sure you get Kammie her McDonaldâs Quarter Pounder with ONLY cheese and onions and a large Diet Coke-she will love you forever!
To my Dance Explosion family, thank you for shaping me into who I am today.
This team has given me so much more than just dance. Itâs given me lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a second home. I will carry everything Iâve learned here with me forever.â
Congratulations Kiara! Good luck on your future endeavors. We will miss you!đđ¤