Naples teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award for tap dance project

NAPLES, Fla. —

A 16-year-old Girl Scout from Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project "Tapping with Love."

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.

Tap dance classes for residents at Bradford Square Retirement Community in Naples

Angelica Elizabeth Roets brought tap dance classes to residents at Bradford Square Retirement Community in Naples.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.

Tap dance classes for residents at Bradford Square Retirement Community in Naples

Angelica led weekly classes, choreographed routines, and organized performances that helped residents stay active, sharpen their memory, and build social connections. She also created instructional videos and donated tap shoes and printed guides so residents could continue the program independently.

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