
Young Oklahoma Dancer Competes For $20K Prize And Video With Ciara
Lawton, Oklahoma student and dancer, Peyton Young, is currently competing for a chance to win both $20,000 and a chance to appear in a music video with the Pop and R&B icon, Ciara. Peyton's chance to win relies on votes from her supporters, which can be submitted from now, Tuesday, Feb. 4, until Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Lawton's Own Peyton Young Competing In Dance Icon
Peyton Young comes from right here in Oklahoma, raised by her mother and father, Laci and Bryan Young. She's been dancing for years, performing for school functions, theatre performances and several competitions.
Although she's only 15 years old, she's had enough practice to keep up with professionals much older than she is now. The competition she is enrolled in now offering the chance to dance in Ciara's music video, called Dance Icon, is not just a way to support dancers like Peyton.
Votes are also used to help raise funds for Ciara's organization: Why Not You?
Extra Votes In Dance Icon Raises Funds For Student Equal Education Opportunities
@dangerusswilson We launched our 1st ever “WHY NOT YOU Center” today at the Boys & Girls Club in Pittsburgh! Our Why Not You Foundation is so proud! A dream come true! GRATEFUL! 🖤💛 @Ciara #WhyNotYou ♬ original sound - Russell Wilson
The Why Not You Foundation "supports student access to equal education opportunities, children's health, and food security initiatives. Its mission is to equip today's youth with the skills and opportunities to become tomorrow's leaders."
The 501 (c) (3) nonprofit foundation helps build students to believe in themselves and what they can do, including become incredible dancers.
How Voting For Dancers Like Peyton Young Works In Dance Icon
A post shared by Peyton Young (@peytonmariey_dances)
Each user has one free vote that they can submit once daily until the deadline. Users can choose a donation amount that gives them anywhere between 10 to 250 votes, depending on how much they decide to donate.
You can also see Young's submitted dance videos when you click on the page to vote here.
The first cut in the competition is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025. As of writing this article, Peyton sits at 5th in her group, not far from the first place position she needs to make it to the next round.
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