Addie Carver of Mississippi, USA

When she was 13, Addie Carver lost her father, but dance saved her life. Today, Addie is the founder of Dance to Empower, a national organization focused on Dance Appreciation, Education, and Awareness. Addie is living proof that your heartbreaking circumstances do not have to define your future success, and she’s made it her mission to inspire all ages to find joy in things much bigger than themselves to help them get through every hardship. Addie is also a dance teacher and choreographer, Beta Club President, UCA All-American Cheerleader, and the founder & CEO of her own social media company.