Mariah Abbott, a 14 year old student and dancer recently won a spot to dance on the Canadian National Tap Dance team that will be traveling and competing to represent Canada in Reisa Germany at the 2010 World Dance Championships.
Five continents and 30 countries will be in attendance. She earned the position on the team of 24 dancers through a national audition where approximately 300 dancers try out.
She is currently training with Everett Smith, a recent finalist for CTV’S So You Think You Can Dance Canada who will be choreographing for the team.
Abbott is hoping to gain some local sponsorship. Currently dance is not recognized as a sporting event in Canada and there is no government support available. All of the money is raised privately through the team members.
Any ideas to help will be much appreciated.
She will be representing youth in Canada well. To help, email abbott.twyla@gmail.com, or phone 226-383-2525.
