As a mom of two incredible dancer daughters, I never imagined an invitation to “Dance with the Giordano Stars” sliding into my inbox. While it felt like a wild (possibly insane) idea, I try to look at every idea – no matter how stunning – as an opportunity, so I decided to consider it. I learned that the funds raised support Giordano’s Youth Arts Education Fund which has a tremendous impact on the community. This fund makes dance accessible to all people through free ticket programs, scholarships, and widespread opportunities for underserved youth. Dance has given so many gifts to our family; I would be honored to help give the gift of dance to others. For years I have been that dance mom, doing hair and make-up, steaming costumes, driving to endless dance events, and cheering on my daughters and their teams from the audience. It is both nerve-wracking and entirely exciting to think that for one night we will reverse roles, and I will take the stage. I have also been a long-time attendee of Gio shows at the Harris Center, supporting All About Dance teachers and the rest of the Gio Company – so this is a full circle moment for me. I still can’t believe it and I am thrilled to be a part of it!