05/27/2026
Our next Senior Spotlight is: Keira McIntire
High School: Paola High School
Future College: University of Kansas
Major: Exercise Science (on the pre physical therapy track)
Additional programs/teams that you plan to be a part of: I am rushing and plan to be a part of either club or intramural soccer.
Years danced at Reign: 6
Favorite memory from Reign: Playing the holiday games
Favorite dance from Reign that you performed: Fix You, one of my duets with Raylee
Any teacher shoutouts:
Shoutout to Mrs. Hannah for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself and for always being someone I could come to throughout my many years dancing with her. Also shoutout to Cayla for pushing me every class to improve despite me thinking I was not good at something.
Advice for younger dancers: As a senior, my biggest advice to younger dancers is to go out on stage and give every performance your whole heart. Don’t focus so much on placements or trophies, because years from now you probably won’t even remember what place you got at a competition. What you will remember is the feeling of being on stage, the memories you made, and the stories you told through your dancing. Perform with emotion, have fun, and let yourself truly enjoy every moment. Time goes by so much faster than you think, and before you know it, you’ll be approaching your last recital wishing you could do it all again. Cherish the little moments now, make friendships, listen to your teachers, and soak everything in while you can. Dance becomes so much more than just competitions; it becomes a family, a home, and some of the best memories you’ll ever have.
Anyone you would like to thank?
I would like to thank my parents for always reassuring me even when I didn’t do as well as I wished. They never made dance feel like something I HAD to do, they simply wanted me to enjoy it, and that means so much to me.
Congratulations, Keira! We are so proud of you!