Richie Ford is a 15-year-old dancer from South Carolina. He dances at Coastal Dance Network.
“[dance] gives me a space and environment to be my self and share a beloved art with others. I want kids to have an outlet to come to to have an alter ego and get some good life skills…”
Tell us about your dance experience!
I trained off YouTube for 7 years. Then went to a very competitive studio, and it wasn’t the right environment for me, so I decided to change right before national, and it had been the best thing ever!
How does dance have a positive impact on your life?
It gives me a space and environment to be myself and share a beloved art with others.
How do you want to use dance to have a positive impact on your community?
I want kids to have an outlet to come to have an “ alter ego” and get some good life skills and friends.
