Aly Hamby

Dear Dance,

Dance has been my whole world since I was 3 years old. It’s all I’ve ever known, the place I grew up, the place I found myself, and the place that shaped me into who I am today.

From long nights in the studio, to my years as a Flyerette, to living out my dream as a Lionette… every single step, every practice, every performance has meant everything to me. Dance wasn’t just something I did, it was who I was.

I am so honored and grateful to say that along this journey, I was able to be part of 2 national titles in high school and 3 national titles in college, this is something I will cherish forever and never take for granted.

It gave me confidence when I didn’t have it. It gave me a second family. It gave me purpose, passion, and a love that I truly don’t think anything else could ever replace.

I honestly don’t know what life looks like without dance. That’s the hardest part. Letting go of something I’ve dedicated my entire life to is something I’ll never fully be ready for.

To all of my teammates: thank you for becoming my family, my support system, and my best friends. And to my coaches, thank you for believing in me, pushing me, and especially… for putting up with my goofy self all these years. I wouldn’t be who I am without you. Of course, thank you to my family for always supporting me through it all.

But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that dance will always be a part of me.

Thank you for everything, but don’t worry I’ll still be around :) Make sure to mop the floor out there for me and go beast mode 🦁❤️

I love you all to the bandshell and back x100000