Harper is a senior at Francis W. Parker School in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, and she’s both excited and heartbroken to be in her ninth and final year at EXD with her incredible teammates, teachers, and faculty. Dancing has been a part of Harper’s life since she was just two years old, and Extensions has become her second home, a place where she can truly be herself. As she nears the end of this chapter, she’s cherishing every moment spent with her teammates, who are like family to her. Outside the studio, Harper loves spending time with her two dogs, creating cards, and being with her loved ones. When she’s on stage, there’s no place she’d rather be—it’s where she feels most at ease, expressing herself in a way that only dance allows. Harper is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of Lizzie, Lauren, and Jackie, as well as her amazing family, friends, and mentors, who have helped shape her into the dancer she is today. As her final year at EXD comes to a close, Harper is savoring every moment with the people who have meant so much to her. She’s filled with immense gratitude for the community that has been her home.