[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E44]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CONGRATULATING KOBE HALL

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                     HON. MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 18, 2022

  Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kobe 
Hall for winning the very first season of the World Wide Dance 
Challenge.
  The World Wide Dance Challenge is an online dance show competition, 
and the very first of its kind, that was established amid the COVID-19 
pandemic. With a new opportunity to engage with dancers from across the 
world using his unique, ever-evolving talent, Kobe vied for a winning 
position in the competition, ultimately to provide sustenance as a 
father of two in a time when the economic effects precipitated by this 
global pandemic affected millions of families across the globe.
  After first discovering dance at the age of 10, Kobe joined Guam's 
Stargazers Dance Troupe in 2013 and continued developing his skills 
over the next four years. In the past year, and along with it the 
changing world that has called on us to spend most of our time at home, 
Kobe embraced a possibility to reignite the love for the art of dance 
he first encountered as a young boy. Facing off against 1,200 other 
skilled dancers in front of a live online audience around two o'clock 
in the morning CHST, he advanced through five rounds of competition to 
take the title. Prior to this particular show, Kobe was also able to 
secure four other titles as a virtual dance competition winner proudly 
representing Guam and our people.
  On behalf of the people of Guam, I would like to extend a proud 
congratulations to Kobe Hall for his success in the virtually hosted 
World Wide Dance Challenge. Dancing is an art form that maintains a 
rich history and presence in cultures worldwide, and I applaud Kobe for 
staying true to who he is while using his gift to highlight what our 
small island in the middle of the Pacific has to offer. I would like to 
further commend him for using his success as a platform for connecting 
with others, encouraging dancers from our community to explore similar 
opportunities, and inspiring many to pursue their passions. Kobe's 
drive, perseverance, character, and talents will surely take him far, 
and I wish him the best of luck on his journey pursuing a professional 
dance career.

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