A group of young people in the District are spending their summer making money, learning to dance and trying to change the narrative about teenagers. And they are having plenty of fun doing it.

Travis Hunter had an impressive collegiate stint under the guidance of Coach Prime. Last year, he helped the Colorado Buffaloes to a 9-4 record while winning the Heisman Trophy.

At just 23 years old, my life as a professional dancer has been filled with experiences most people only dream of — gold medals, international travel and training with legends.

Jayden Rushton and her dance team made their debut at a recital at Middlebury Union High School in 2023. Now, they have stepped off a bigger stage, after they competed at the National Take Centerstage ...