Macaroni KID Spotlight: Meet Lily Smith

Every child has a story, and this week we're excited to introduce you to 13-year-old Lily Smith from Saugerties!

Lily attends Saugerties Junior/Senior High School and keeps herself busy with dance, cheerleading, and is even getting ready to start flag football. When she's not at practice, you'll probably find her shopping, getting ready with friends, or enjoying her favorite meal—pasta!

Dance has been a huge part of Lily's life for as long as she can remember. She says that as a little girl she was always dancing around, and before long her mom enrolled her in dance classes. From that moment on, she fell in love with it.

What makes dance so special to Lily isn't the trophies or the performances—it's the feeling of complete freedom.

"I love the feeling where no one is watching you and you feel free."

Over the years, Lily has participated in many different dance opportunities, something she considers one of her biggest accomplishments. More importantly, dance has taught her confidence, perseverance, and the importance of always giving your best.

Like every athlete and performer, Lily has faced challenges along the way. Learning tricks wasn't always easy, and there were times when she kept falling out of them. Instead of giving up, she practiced over and over until she finally mastered them.

Her biggest lesson?

"Never give up. No matter how hard it is, always give 100%."

Lily hopes other kids won't let fear stop them from trying something new.

"Don't be scared of yourself. Don't be scared of what you can do or your talents. If it's something you want to do, do it."

Outside of dance, Lily says her biggest inspiration is her mom.

"She is always trying her hardest."

Here's a fun fact about Lily—you might never guess that she has a twin brother because they don't look alike at all!

Looking ahead, Lily has some exciting dreams. One day she'd love to be on television and share her story with the world. This year, she's looking forward to learning new things, growing as a person, and achieving even more of her goals.

We can't wait to see where Lily's journey takes her next. Keep dreaming big, Lily—we're cheering you on!

Quick Facts About Lily

Age: 13

Hometown: Saugerties, NY

School: Saugerties Junior/Senior High School

Activities: Dance, Cheerleading, Flag Football

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Hobby Outside of Sports: Shopping

Dream Superpower: Teleportation

Biggest Inspiration: Her mom

Future Dream: To be on TV and share her story with the world.

She dances at Supreme Studios (3) Facebook

Her full interview below- 

Basic Information 1. Tell us your name, age, and hometown. my name is Lily Smith I’m 13 and i live in saugerties new york.  2. What school do you attend? i go to saugerties jr. and sr high school 3. What activities, sports, or hobbies are you involved in? i do dance and cheer and is starting flag football. i love to go shopping and get ready.  About Their Passion- Dance  4. How did you first become interested in this activity? When i was a kid i would love to just dance and sooner or later my mom put me into classes then i fell in love with it. 5. What do you love most about it? i love most is the feeling where no one is watching you and you feel free. 6. What has been your biggest accomplishment so far? Being in so many things that involve dance and really enjoying it. 7. What is something you’ve worked really hard to achieve? To be apart of something. Personal Growth 8. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned through your activity? To never give up no matter how hard you try always give 100%. 9. Have you ever faced a challenge or setback? How did you overcome it? When i kept falling out of tricks i would just keep practicing till i nailed it. 10. What advice would you give other kids who want to try something new? Dont be scared of yourself. Dont be scared of what you can do , of your talents. if its something you wanna do, do it.  Fun Questions 11. What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not busy? shopping. 12. What is your favorite food or snack? pasta. 13. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To teleport  14. Who inspires you the most and why? My mom because she is always trying her hardest . 15. What is one fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I have a twin brother but we dont look alike at all. Looking Ahead 16. What goals do you have for the future? To be on tv and share my story to the world. 17. What are you most excited about this year? To learn new things and achieve my goals.