Elijah Anderson is a 17-year-old dancer from West Virginia. He dances at Dance by Hillary.

“I broke my femur in early 2019 and thought it was the end of my dance career… i’m back and feeling better than ever. I feel that I inspire dancers with my positive attitude and being a good mentor.”

Tell us about your dance experience!

I am a 17-year-old dancer from Weirton, West Virginia. My passion for dance doesn’t go unnoticed, when I’m in my free time from dance, I am still dancing I’m in the studio six days a week for about 6 hours a day.

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

Dance is my getaway from all negativity that would go on in my life. I have gone through so much. I broke my femur in early 2019 and thought it was the end of my dance career. Five years later, I’m back and feeling better than ever.

How do you want to use dance to have a positive impact on your community?

I feel that I inspire dancers with my positive attitude and by being a good mentor.

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