Mimi Velasquez is a 13-year-old dancer from New York. She is an independent.
“[Dance] has helped me tremendously, I get to express my feelings and emotions through dance.”
Tell us about your dance experience!
I’ve been dancing since the age of 3. I started training at my neighborhood studio for four years. I did competitive dancing with the company team. Then during COVID, I started training virtually [and] started posting dance videos on my Instagram page. After COVID I started doing a lot of dance conventions til today I continue to train hard towards my goal to one day become a professional choreographer and studio owner.
How does dance have a positive impact on your life?
It has helped me tremendously. I get to express my feelings and emotions through dance.
How do you want to use dance to have a positive impact on your community?
By inspiring other upcoming/young dancers like me that by training and not giving up on your dreams you can accomplish anything you want in life.