by Maddie Evangelous

Freshman Willow Beccia has a love for dancing and competes against other girls her age.

Q: How long have you been dancing and how did you get into it?
A: I have been dancing for 14 years. My mom owns a studio in Hudson, so it kind of runs in the family.

Q: Where do you compete, and what is it like?
A: Talent America and Step to Dance are a few that I compete in. There are a bunch of different studios and many different categories to compete in like jazz or tap.

Q: What is your favorite thing about dancing?
A: I love performing and just being on the stage.

Q: Have you gotten any awards for dancing?
A: Yes, I have gotten Best All Around Dancer, and in fourth grade I did a hip-hop solo against 26 other girls and I came in first.

Q: Many people say dancing is not a sport. How do you respond to that?
A: I have to work hard and put a lot of time into it. Learning different steps and memorizing dances takes time and practice. In dancing you can always get better just like any other sport.

Q:Where do you think your dancing will take you?
A: I hope to teach dance to other people and hopefully take over my mom’s studio.