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4-H educator ignites passion for dance at upcoming teen summit

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STERLING, Ill. — 4-H Educator for Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside counties, Danielle Gapinski, will share her passion for dance in Washington D.C. as part of the Ignite by 4-H teen summit.  Through a submission process, Gapinski’s Get Up and Dance! session proposal was selected to be a part of the summit, taking place March 13-17, 2024. 

The workshop session will be part of the Healthy Living category, where participants will explore stretching, mindfulness, and hip-hop dance styles in an approachable and inviting environment. 

Youth wishing to partake in this opportunity are encouraged to apply to be one of fifteen Illinois delegates whose travel and summit expenses will be covered with support from the IL 4-H Foundation.  Applications are due by December 9th.  The four-day experience is open to high-school-aged teens to connect, make memories, and find their sparks by exploring the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living, Career Readiness, and Emotional Well-being.  If interested and wish to learn more about how to apply, contact Danielle at des85@illinois.edu or 815-632-3611. 

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