Gabby Campos is a 14-year-old dancer from California. She dances at South County Dance Company.
“I want to use dance to continue to help others in expressing themselves and valuing themselves as individuals. Finding your center, believing in yourself and being humble will help make the world a better place.”
Tell us about your dance experience!
I began dancing at 18 months and stopped abruptly at 5. I ran out of my ballet class and told my mom that I never wanted to come back because I was intimidated and scared by my teacher. Until the summer of my ninth birthday, I did gymnastics and aerial arts. Then it hit me—I wanted to go back to dancing. So, I went back to the same studio I left that is now my home—south county dance company. I was way behind, so I worked hard with the best teachers to get better and close my gaps. I know hard work and commitment is what is needed and every day I want to learn more and get better. Dance is my passion—I can’t imagine my life without it.
How does dance have a positive impact on your life?
Dance continues to have a positive impact on my life every day. It helps keep me centered, humble, hard-working, and confident. I also have a second family that I can’t imagine life without.
How do you want to use dance to have a positive impact on your community?
I want to use dance to continue to help others in expressing themselves and valuing themselves as individuals. Finding your center, veiling in yourself, and being humble will help make the world a better place. I want to give back what I have learned.
