Irish Dancing with Kaley Smith

Kaley Smith, 19, stretches to warm up for her Irish dance practice on March 24, 2015 in College Park, Maryland. 

Smith stands tall in a tiptoe position, showing off her step dancing feet. She has been dancing for 15 years.

After performing a jump, Smith smiles while readjusting her costume sock. Smith fell in love with the sport at age four  when her mother signed her up for classes.

While doing her hair for a typical Irish dancing competition, Smith wears a claddagh ring on her right hand. The ring's heart sits opposite to her body, which, in Irish culture, signifies she is not in love or committed to another person.

Gazing into the mirror, Smith concentrates on properly placing her performance wig and crown atop her head. She is used to dressing up for competitions. In the past, she has been asked to perform internationally.

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