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Red Springs teen, Anna Sealey, competed this summer in dance was quick, “Radio City Music Hall. I want to be a Rockette.
at a national competition and received a PERFECT SCORE of That’s what I’ve wanted since I first watched the Macy’s
300 for her work on her lyrical solo, “I Have Nothing,” her Thanksgiving Day Parade and put on my tap shoes as a little
interpretation of Whitney Houston’s original recording. girl. There are several competitive collegiate teams that I am
interested in as well as training opportunities in Los Angeles. It
Anna is in her 12th year of dance, 7th year of competitive is my passion. The one thing I wish I could say to everyone is
dance, training at Southern Sapphires Dance Company, in find something you love and then be passionate about it. Give
Lumberton. She trains three to four days a week under the in- it your all if it makes you happy. God has blessed me with a
struction of Ava Lyne Graham and Jamie Kessinger, and two talent that I love, and I try to honor Him every day by working
days a week independently. Recently, she had the opportunity as hard as I can to be the best I can be and dance for His glory.”
to train in master classes with Madeline Underwood of Los
Angeles, and Taylor Quinn of Chicago, both now professional Anna recently began teaching dance at Southern Sapphires, and
dancers. has another busy year planned of training at conventions and
master classes and competing again beginning the first of next
Anna is in her freshman year of high school and is the daughter year. When asked what she believes lead to a perfect score,
of Anthony and Sherri Sealey of Red Springs, granddaughter she answered, “My dedication to dance technique, my willing-
of Randy and Delma Anchors, Elois Sealey, and goddaughter ness to sacrifice other things for training. But overwhelmingly
of Anne Todd. it came from instructors that push me every day, parents and
family that support me, and my God who provides.” I can’t
When asked where she hopes dance will lead her, the answer wait to see what the future holds for one of our own.”

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