Exclusive Q&A With NBC World of Dance's Kayla May
Kayla May made ballet look easy this season and brought athleticism and grace to the NBC World of Dance stage. Find out more about this young talent in WOD Magazine's exclusive Q&A and check out her emotional final performance below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJlB1I0DLHI
WOD: How did it feel when you found out you’d be on Season 3?
KM: When I found out I was going to be on Season 3, I was in absolute shock. (I thought my dad was joking when he told me!). I honestly never expected to make it to Season 3 and being able to perform on the stage was a dream come true.
WOD: What style are you performing, and why?
KM: I am performing contemporary pointe because I want to show that contemporary pointe can be a competitive and exciting genre of dance.
WOD: How long have you been dancing?
KM: I have been dancing for 11 years.
WOD: Who inspires you?
KM: My inspiration is Misty Copeland. She is such a beautiful dancer and has been such a big inspiration and role model to dancers including myself. I hope that when I grow up, I can inspire dancers just like she has.WOD: What do you think your fans would want to know about you?KM: I am a total tomboy! I absolutely love sneakers and long boarding around my neighborhood.
WOD: Why do you think dance is important to the world?
KM: Dance gives me and so many others an outlet to express their feelings. The dance community is like my second family.
WOD: What are you most excited or nervous about being on the show?
KM: I am so excited to see all of the amazing dancers and be exposed to different types of dance
