A new dance studio was opening that dancer Ashley Banjo had started up with his brother Jordan and his mum Danielle. The studio was to set up a dance troop but to also help people and children express themselves and feel comfortable about doing it.
The studio had only been open for a few weeks when a young boy, no older than 13, came in. He was wearing sweat pants and a loose fitting shirt. That day the studio wasn’t busy so when he entered most people turned to look when the door shut.
The boy cringed away from the attention that was on him. Ashley saw this and went to sit near the boy.
“Hi.” Ashley said gently,
The boy just nodded taking in his surroundings.
“Do you dance?” He asked another question trying to get the kid to talk.
A shrug was his answer this time.
Ashley made eye contact with his brother pleading with him if he would try to get this boy to talk.
Jordan silently agreed and wandered over.
“Hey.” Jordan said “Have you got any moves?”
The boy looked at Jordan and whispered one word. Jordan missed it but Ashley heard and instantly had a plan.
“Back flip.” Ashley repeated and the boy gave a short nod.
“Come with me.” Ashley got up expecting the big haired boy to follow. Luckily he did.
“What’s your name?” Asked Jordan following along with his brother. But he ignored him watching the dancing around him and wondering if he can be that good.
They stopped at a spot in the corner with a crash mat.
“Lets see what you got.” Ashley told the mystery boy coming to stand beside his brother to watch.
Ashley smiled as the boy could do front flips and back flips and a start of a windmill.
When he had finished he was smiling freely when he met the faces of Ashley and Jordan.
“So what’s your name?” Ashley asked.
“Perri” The boy whispered feeling happy with trusting these two.
“Follow me.” Ashley offered
“Where are we going?” Perri asked timidly.
“To meet my mum.” Perri looked at Ashley questionably “ To join our dance troop.” Ashley smiled.