Elinor Fenimore

Photo: G. Fenimore
Leo: Mariia Leotard from Discount Dance

@elinor_fenimore

"Dance brings me so much joy and makes feel like I can accomplish anything I put my mind to."

Elinor has been dancing at Dance Dynamics since the age of three. With her studio, she's been able to perform at the Grand Opera House in Central Georgia.

"I have performed my solo and many other dances on the same stage as the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia and many touring Broadway shows."

Elinor received her first solo last dance season, which she considers her biggest dance accomplishment to-date.

"At my studio, mostly older kids compete solos, so it was kind of a big deal for someone my age to get one," she said. "I worked very hard at the summer leading up to company auditions, so when I found out the news I was so excited."

Elinor worked hard and challenged herself to stay focused in rehearsals. When it came time to compete her solo she was very nervous but she recalled how confident her teachers were in her and checked in backstage. They called her number and she went on stage to the sound of her friends cheering her on. Throughout the whole dance, she was channeling what her teachers fine tuned during her rehearsals. 

"After I finished, I was so happy that I did my best," Elinor said. 

Through dance, she's learned to be a good sport and to celebrate those around her. She understands that, ultimately, doing her best is the goal. She's learned not to focus on scoring or placement and more on her personal growth. She's learned how to commit to her own goals and achieve them. 

"Dance brings me so much joy and makes feel like I can accomplish anything I put my mind to," Elinor said.