
Damien Tinkham is a 13-year-old dancer from Central Falls, Rhode Island. He dances at Dance Theatre of Rhode Island.

“Dance allows me to be creative and accepted as a member of a team that supports me in every aspect of my life.”
How does dance have a positive impact on your life? 
 Dance allows me to be creative and accepted as a member of a team that supports me in every aspect of my life.
How do you want to use dance to be a positive influence on your community? 
 I want everyone in my community to acknowledge that boys can dance too. I also use dance as a community service when I volunteer to teach young children dance.
 
            
 
		