Dancers Spread Holiday Cheer to Local Families

Maura Risk, a dancer from Star Performance Centre in Liberty Township, OH, organized a Christmas gift drive in 2024. She brought together seniors and coaches at her studio to fulfill the wish lists of five families through Adopt-a-Family. Maura shared that the All-Star Gives Back project taught her how easy it is to help others when you have the right people by your side. "Not only did this project give me an opportunity to grow as a leader, but it also deepened my appreciation for my teammates and the USASF," she said. 

Having previously participated in a USASF BOLT leadership workshop, Maura saw her unique leadership style come to life during the ASGB project. "When challenges arose, I was able to step back and view them from a fresh perspective, realizing they weren’t obstacles, but rather a natural part of life," Maura explained. "This project boosted my confidence and helped me achieve the sense of commitment I had been striving for since the BOLT workshop." 

The USASF is incredibly proud of Maura for inspiring such enthusiasm in her studio to give back to the community and for demonstrating her leadership skills in action!