If I had the opportunity to choreograph my own Dedication Night dance, I’d dedicate my dance to “My mom. She’s been the glue of our family ever since we were kids. No matter what we were going through or how hard things got, she held us together. Even in the moments when life didn’t feel normal, she made it feel that way for us. Her strength, resilience and love are the reason my family stands as strong as it does today.”
The song I’d want to dance to on my own Dedication Night would be “‘For All We Know’ by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. It’s one my mom and I have always loved listening to together, and every time I hear it, I remember telling her that one day I’d choreograph the most beautiful routine in her honor.”
My favorite moment of the season so far has been “Choreographing my Dedication Night with Jordan Chiles and her dad. Working with the two of them brought something into dance that I didn’t even know was possible. This is the first time I’ve created a real emotional connection in a piece. Normally, I’m portraying the idea of a father figure, but this time, I got to witness a real story unfolding right in front of me.
“For me, this routine isn’t just about Jordan and her father. It’s also about acknowledging the father-daughter bond and how it reflects something I’ve been missing in my own life. In many ways, creating and performing this piece has helped me heal a part of myself by celebrating the love and stability I didn’t grow up with. So when people watch our Dedication Night dance, they’re not just seeing her story, they’re seeing how powerful those relationships can be.”
The next theme night I’m looking forward to the most “Was originally Halloween, but now I’m really looking forward to Wicked Night. I’m a huge Wicked fan, and with our song and style, it’s going to be a real technical challenge — but it’s a challenge I’m excited to take on. And I have to say, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night is also going to be a very special one.”
