Moving Into West Coast Swing Champions

It has been a long journey since I pinned on my very first WSDC number in 2009. A journey that's led to incredible friendships, adventures, and opportunities I never thought possible until I stepped into this world. My life would never have been the same without West Coast Swing, and I'm thankful every day that I found this community and this passion I share with so many amazing people.

The Chicago Classic 2025 marked my last dance in All-Stars, and I could not have asked for a more joyful way to go out than drawing Lilly Auclair and having the absolute time of my life, winning 1st in my final dance in the division. I will hold on to that memory for a long time, and will try to hold on to that joy as I take on this new challenge of dancing in the Champions division.

The jump to Champions is humbling in all the best ways. The bar is higher, the field is deeper, and the expectations I hold for myself are different. But that's exactly why I'm here: to keep growing, keep learning, and keep chasing that feeling of a dance that truly clicks.

Thank you to everyone who has cheered me on through All-Stars. The community support has meant everything, and I hope to make you all proud as I take this next step.