Riley Desteuben is a 15-year-old dancer from California. She dances at On Pointe Dance Studio.
“Dance is my whole world. On days I feel down, or am just having a rough days, I walk in to the studio and I immediately feel better.”
Tell us about your dance experience!
I have been dancing for nearly 11 years, and this is my seventh season competing! I train in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre.
How does dance have a positive impact on your life?
Dance is my whole world. On days I feel down or am just having a rough day, I walk into the studio and I immediately feel better. Dance is the only thing I can always count on to be there for me always.
How do you want to use dance to have a positive impact on your community?
I want to share with kids in my community my love for dance, and the good it does to you! Dance is not only amazing for you physically but mentally too, and I think everyone needs the joy of dance in there lives!