Hazel VanNewkirk is a 17-year-old dancer from Daniel Island, South Carolina. She dances at Peace Love Hip Hop.

 “Dance is my life. With my mom owning our dance studio, I grew up surroUnded by dance. I am so grateful for the family dance has given me!”

How does dance have a positive impact on your life?

Dance is my life. With my mom owning our dance studio, I grew up surrounded by dance. I am so grateful for the family dance has given me! It is my number one after school activity and takes up most of my time.

How do you want to use dance to be a positive influence on your community?

Working at my mom’s dance studio, I get to spread joy creating costumes for routines and helping organize events. We live on an island, so the studio is where all of my friends go to hangout, have fun, and dance.

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