Chelsie Hill is a Community Leader, Trailblazer, Entrepreneur and the Founder of the Rollettes Dance Team. Chelsie was just 17 years old when she lost the use of her legs in a drunk driving accident. Ever since she was 5 years old, she had aspirations to become a professional dancer and this accident wasn't going to stop her. She moved to L.A to pursue her dreams of being a dancer despite being the only person in the dance studio in a wheelchair. I love Chelsie's story because she learned how to forgive at such a young age and to pursue her dreams no matter what gets in her way!
Key Takeaways
- When J.R. and Chelsie first met, she took him surfing for his very first time!
- Chelsie has been dancing since she was 5 years old.
- "Dance doesn't see disability"
- Chelsie shares her story on how she was involved in a drunk driving accident where she ended up losing her ability to walk.
- Finding out she could never walk again at the age of 17 was devastating, especially as a dancer.
- How did Chelsie keep a positive attitude after reality sunk in that she may never walk again?
- Chelsie reminds herself everyday that she is strong and beautiful. She finds inspiration in role models that look like her.
- Words of encouragement for our family members can really help turn the corner and develop a better perspective on our lives.
- Chelsie talks forgiveness towards the person who was drunk driving and caused her accident.
- There are two sides to forgiveness.
- Despite being in a wheelchair, Chelsie's dream of becoming a dancer still was strong in her heart. She moved to L.A to pursue her dream.
- Chelsie was the only person in a wheelchair at all of these studios. She had to fight and work hard to be respected by able-bodied dancers.
- How does Chelsie show up everyday? "When you love something so much, no other opinions matter"
- Rollettes Dance Team was started because Chelsie wanted friends that were similar to her and who loved to dance!
Continue On Your Journey
Chelsiehill.com
Chelsie on Instagram
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Chelsie on Twitter
Rollettes Experience
JRmartinez.com
J.R. on Instagram
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J.R. Youtube Channel
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