06/24/2026
One of my favorite moments from Nationals had nothing to do with scores, placements, or trophies.
We shared a dressing room with a studio from Oklahoma, and one of their dancers was struggling to get her hair into a bun. She asked Gracey and me for help, and of course we couldn't say no! Later, another dancer from their studio lost an earring on stage and needed a clear replacement—something Gracey just happened to have with her.
The girls were so thankful and kept telling us how awesome we were. We ended up chatting for a while, and it was such a reminder of what the dance community is really all about.
At the end of the day, we may have been competing against each other, but we were also dancers sharing the same passion, supporting one another, and making each other's experience a little better.
Those are the moments that matter most. The trophies are wonderful, but the kindness, friendships, and memories made along the way are what truly makes competition dance special. ❤️