Dancers Across America Summer 2024

Jillian Donia — Pennsylvania

By Veronica Good

July 18, 2024

Jillian Donia is a 17-year-old dancer from Pennsylvania. She dances at Prodigy Dance Company.

“No matter what…dance never fails me. I can be having a horrible day, that is not so horrible once thedancing starts.”

Tell us about your dance experience!

I love to dance…anywhere, anytime! My favorite styles are hip hop and tap! I’ve met some incredible people through dance.

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

No matter what…dance never fails me. I can be having a horrible day, that is not so horrible once the dancing starts.

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

Dance can help the community in so many ways. It can bring people together, it can make people have a more active and healthy lifestyle, and it can bring join and a smile to people’s faces that can’t physically do it, either from age or injury. I would love to do some type of program where a group of dancers could perform at nursing homes.