KESHA

HOMETOWN: Morganton, North Carolina

COLLEGE: Columbia College of Columbia, South Carolina

DANCE BACKGROUND: Began dancing at age four, studying ballet, tap and jazz. B.A. in Dance Education from Columbia College. Four years with the NBA.

ADVICE FOR ASPIRING DANCERS: Don’t be afraid to try new things and never give up on your dream.

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT TO DATE: My proudest accomplishment is moving to New York to pursue my dream of being a professional dancer. I have been here for three years and absolutely love it. All of my expectations have been surpassed and it just keeps getting better.

WORDS TO LIVE BY: Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

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