PROVO, Utah — The Fourth of July celebration at Stadium of Fireplace in Provo took an surprising flip when fireworks hit folks within the stands and on the sector – one among them was dancer 17-year-old McKenzie Harvey.
“I used to be so shocked. I might have by no means identified that might occur to me, it’s so loopy!” mentioned Harvey. “The vitality and the adrenaline is all so enjoyable, its good, it’s an excellent time.”
This was her third time acting at Stadium of Fireplace.
Harvey is a part of the Heber Metropolis Depth Dance Staff. They practiced on the studio for weeks after which on the stadium within the days main as much as the occasion.
Whereas in formation for the flyover, Harvey mentioned a firework hit her and that she bounced ahead.
“It occurred so quick,” she mentioned. “I keep in mind seeing the fireworks going into the gang somewhere else and it got here proper behind me, so I wasn’t anticipating it in any respect. I used to be in shock, it harm and it despatched a shock by way of my physique.”
Harvey was left with burns on her arm, leg and her again. However, she nonetheless had a routine to carry out.
“I used to be simply considering, oh there’s no manner I put in all that work and I’m not going to go carry out, I used to be so excited and pumped!” mentioned Harvey.
Her studio director, Karissa Molen, was with Harvey serving to her get taken care of.
“So we obtained the EMT, she will get checked out and they’re attempting to do their job, however she’s like, ‘Can we make this fast? I must carry out,'” mentioned Molen. “I mentioned, can we simply wrap it up and if we’re nonetheless in ache, we’ll come proper again. We simply want a fast wrap up after which we’ll go,” defined Molen.
Harvey obtained bandaged up, and went again to what she loves.
“We went again out and he or she obtained in place and he or she nailed it. She did a incredible job,” added Molen.
Harvey mentioned she continues to be processing every part and is simply blissful to be okay. She can also be pleased with herself for going again to bop.
“The truth that I had that stamina and endurance to maintain going, I’m glad that I’m robust sufficient to do this.”