08/31/2026
“The word empowerment means to me having the strength to overcome challenges and the motivation to keep improving and pushing myself. I feel empowered at dance when my teammates cheer me on when I succeed or overcome something I’ve been struggling with. I also feel empowered when my teachers use me as an example or give me encouraging comments that remind me I’m capable of more than I think.” - Ameila Smith
“I always feel empowered when it’s show day and all of pro track is huddled up in a circle after warmup! it is a reminder of everyone’s hard work and how we all worked so hard together to get where we are today! miss rachel at this past pro track meeting brought up how there will always be a little bit of disappointment no matter what role you get. this has stuck with me because no matter how big or small the role is that you were cast in, you will always be happy with the final product on show day.” - Quinn Smith
