Tenesia Benson
“Tenesia lives in a high crime area, and has openly said how much she is challenged by her neighborhood. When she first came to Moving in the Spirit, she proclaimed she was a fierce recluse, but I have seen her blossom into a fierce leader. There has always been a sadness in Tenesia’s heart, because her brother had a long, mysterious illness that weighed on her family. I think she was forgotten in the shadows. All she wanted was for her brother to get better, so it was hard for her to want anything for herself. Through dancing at Moving in the Spirit, she has been able to shine. She is brilliantly stunning when she performs. She is a voice of reason, considers choices and consequences in real time, and is one of the most humble persons I know. When I consider the next generation, I cannot think of a finer young woman to lead our world.”