Local Journalism Initiative Whether it’s jingle-dress dancing at a local powwow or performing at the Toronto Raptors home games Madison Noon loves dancing and her hard work is paying off. “I think I’ve been on this path since I was young,” she said. “Ever since I taught myself to dance at two or three years old. I just always loved dance.” The 22-year-old, from Thunderchild First Nation, was selected as one of the dancers for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors upcoming season. It was no easy feat. Noon described the audition process as one of the most grueling she’s ever experienced. After almost seven hours competing against 400 other dancers, followed by a lengthy interview, she earned a spot on the roster and fulfilled one of her goals. Four years before…
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