Sometimes the most beautiful visions are born from the deepest pain, and that is exactly how “Rhythms of Me,” the new youth dance program created by Miss San Pedro 2025, Miley Chi, came to life. During her heartfelt address at the Miss San Pedro 70th Anniversary Gala, Miley Chi shared the personal journey that led her to create something so meaningful for the youth of San Pedro. Long before she ever stepped on the Miss San Pedro stage, she dreamed of finding a way to inspire others, but she didn’t yet know what form that dream would take.
Growing up as the youngest of nine siblings, Miley looked up to her brothers and sisters, following in their footsteps as they explored karate, fishing, boxing, and other passions. Still, none of it quite felt like hers. Then life changed forever with the devastating loss of her older brother, her hero, her sunshine, the heart of her family.
That grief left Miley Chi lost and searching for a way to express emotions she couldn’t put into words. It was dance that found her when she needed it most.
Though once discouraged by doubt and past criticism, “you can’t dance,” “you have no rhythm”, Miley stepped forward anyway, slowly allowing movement to become her voice. Dance transformed from simple motion into healing, expression, and identity. It helped her rediscover herself and tell stories without speaking a single word.
Miley Chi’s Rhythms of Me
And now, that personal breakthrough has evolved into a powerful mission. With deep emotion and pride, Miley officially introduced her community-based youth program:
“Rhythms of Me.”
The initiative is dedicated to the youth of San Pedro, especially those who are shy, unsure of themselves, burdened by emotions they don’t know how to express, or simply afraid to step outside their comfort zone. Miley’s vision is to create a safe space filled with creativity, confidence, healing, and encouragement, a place where young people can find their own rhythm, just as she once did.
“Rhythms of Me is a place for healing, creativity and confidence,” Miley shared. “A place where every young person can discover the rhythm inside them.”
More than a dance group, Rhythms of Me is a platform for empowerment, helping youth unlock their voices, believe in themselves, and shine both on stage and in real life. Miley ended her speech by calling on the community for support, reminding everyone that uplifting youth requires collective effort, opening doors to their talents, fostering their creative potential, and giving them opportunities to grow.
What began as a story of personal healing has now transformed into a movement of hope and leadership, led by a queen whose crown is worn not only with beauty, but purpose.
As Miley Chi proudly declared:
“This is my heart. This is my purpose.”
And with that, Rhythms of Me has officially stepped onto the island stage, ready to inspire, uplift, and move the youth of San Pedro, one dance at a time. 💜🩰🎶
For More information or if you would like to join “Rhythms of Me” contact Miley Chi at +501 609-0858 or message her on her Facebook Profile.
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