Mariah Barbee is a 12-year-old dancer from Odenton, Maryland. She dances at Turning Pointe Dance Academy.
“Dance can bring communities together from different backgrounds, races, and different places around the world. Dance is a language we all can share.”
How does dance have a positive impact on your life?
When I dance I feel unique and dance gives me the ability to build confidence to be amazing in other areas of my life. Dance has been a positive impact over my life and it helps me forget all the negative things that has come my way.
How do you want to use dance to be a positive influence on your community?
I want to use dance to influence more people. Dance can also bring communities together from from different backgrounds, races and different places around the world. Dance is a language we all can share.
