Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and loved dancing.
Lily's school announced a health exercise competition. The thought of it made her heart race!
Lily wanted to join but was scared. 'What if I make a mistake?' she thought.
Her friend Ben saw her worry and said, 'Lily, you are a great dancer. You'll do well!'
Lily smiled, but inside she wasn't sure. She decided to practice very hard.
Every day after school, Lily practiced her dance moves. Her dog, Max, watched her twirl.
Sometimes, she stumbled and fell. But she would get up and try again.
Weeks went by, and the competition was close. Lily felt more confident but still nervous.
The big day came. The gym was full of music and cheers. Lily took a deep breath.
Lily danced with all her heart. She remembered her steps and even added a spin!
The crowd clapped loudly. Lily was happy and realized it was fun to share her passion.
In the end, Lily did not win first place, but she felt proud and promised to keep dancing.
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