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.