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SALT LAKE CITY — The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center is home to the Repertory Dance Company. It's a company made up of professional dancers, but on Wednesday they made an exception.
With 11-year-old boys, usually their interests are usually Legos and video games. But that's not the case with Scott. He likes to move, and a dance lesson with a couple of professionals is at the top of his wish list.
"It's because I wanted to show you guys some of my amazing dance moves," he said to the two dancers teaching him.
Rhythm, steps and keeping time: It's all part of what goes into choreographing that perfect dance.
Scott's not so concerned about polishing is craft. It's all about having fun and on the dance floor he shines. However, there is something that can darken his smile.
"I feel sad and more like angry," said Scott, referring to how he feels about living in foster care.
He's been in state custody before. A failed adoption several years ago landed him back at a group home.
"This morning I was trying to go to sleep and this kid woke me up," he said.
Scott believes his situation is pretty straightforward.
"I'm trying to find a new home," he said. "I'll stay here until someone can find it for me."
His case worker says it's not so easy.
"It is hard when they get older to place them," his case worker said.
The clock is ticking. Statistics show that with each passing day, the chances of him getting adopted shrink.
"If you stay there for your whole life, you're never going to find a family," Scott said.
He craves stability and the chance to be part of a family. He believes it will happen.
"I don't know, I just think someone is going to want me."
To learn more about Scott, contact The Adoption Exchange.
