I am really scared to dance in-front of so many people. But being scared and doing hard things makes us stronger. Kids who live with physical disabilities do hard things every single day of their lives; they inspire me. I want to be strong like them … and for them.
If I can raise money to help make their life a bit easier or give them a week at camp where they can laugh a little harder, smile a bit bigger and do all the things that they find fun (that they might not normally get to do), then this experience will all be worth it.
Tracy Smith is a proud Aurora local and the founder behind Kitchen Table CEOs and the Oh Yes WE Can event series.
Her mission is to help female business owners show up — online and in person — with messaging and marketing that allows them to connect, convert, and grow beyond their wildest dreams.
Tracy is also the proud co-founder of Project Warmth, a grassroots clothing drive that collects winter coats, boots, and PJs for kids in need across Aurora and Newmarket.
Known for her energy, drive and ability to strike up a conversation with almost anyone .. she’s always up for an adventure—though dancing in front of a crowd will definitely be a daunting task!
She is especially excited to be getting her Invisalign off in time for the big night!
Little known fact: Tracy’s university nickname was ‘Baby’ (as in the main character from Dirty Dancing) for her ability to do ‘the lift’ with one of her classmates on demand whenever they would meet at a club, pub or venue where they could find just enough space.
Tidbits About Tracey
- Mom to 2 boys and a dog named ‘Oak’. Husband is Ryan.
- Went to Aurora High school (Go Eagles!)
- Was not valedictorian.
- First job: video store clerk (yes, the ones you had to rewind).
- Has never broken a bone.
- Written more than 75 articles published in magazines and newspapers across Canada.
- Cries easily in movies. Voracious reader.
- Loves all things water: waterskiing, surfing, swimming.
Dance Career Highlights
- JK – last in class to learn how to skip
- 5 years old – short 4-month stint at ballet class
- 15 years old – mandatory jazz dance routine in gym class
- 17 years old – 2-hour jive dance lesson at camp – loved!
- 20-25 – Cranberry-soda-fuelled movements on dance floors
- Early 30s – Tap dancing class
- 40s – Hip hop class
