MA Teen Wins Gold At World Tap Dance Championships

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — A Massachusetts teen is celebrating an international victory – after winning gold at the World Tap Dance Championships in Germany.

It’s a memory Kaiden Currie of Merrimac will cherish for the rest of his life. The 14-year-old freshman at Pentucket Regional won the junior male solo title, and also brought him three additional medals for his group performances.

The achievement comes as a sweet reward, for a whole lot of practice. Currie has been tap dancing since he could walk!

“I used to always sit in the corner watching my grandmother and mom teach (in Lynnfield). I just love being able to express all my feelings and leave everything out on the floor,” he said.

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