“I’ve been dancing with Moving in the Spirit for six years. What attracts me most to dance is the opportunity it gives me to express myself through my movement and my art. Through dance, I’ve learned that I’m very dedicated and very determined about making things right. When I’m dancing, I can channel my emotions or things I’ve dealt with into the work, to make it strong for the audience and powerful for me. I want people to know that even though my peers and I are young, we’re very talented, very educated and wise. We want to share a message. As an artist, I want to tell a story through my craft. I want the audience to walk away knowing that life is not easy, but as long as you put your mind and your heart into whatever you’re doing, you’re able to accomplish anything.” – Danielle Aldred