There are some moments in life that remind you why you do the work. For me, Mary, A Holiday Dansical was one of those moments. On December 14, we witnessed something truly special: a sold-out audience, radiant young dancers, and a community coming together to celebrate joy, excellence, and the beauty of Black girlhood through the arts. What started as a dream is quickly becoming a holiday tradition sweeping Chicago—and prayerfully, one day, the world. Behind the scenes, Mary

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