For Westport's Courtney Moniz, owning a dance studio wasn't just a phase. Courtesy Courtney Moniz Massachusetts Woman Achieves Dance Dream She Chased Since ChildhoodBy age eight, she was competing, spending countless hours with teammates and instructors who inspired her. Courtesy Courtney Moniz Massachusetts Woman Achieves Dance Dream She Chased Since Childhood"You're always going to make mistakes no matter what," she said. Whether it's on stage or somewhere else in your life, dance teaches you that things aren't always going to go your way, but if you keep going, things work themselves out." Courtesy Courtney Moniz Massachusetts Woman Achieves Dance Dream She Chased Since Childhood"If they're looking to try it, just give it a try," Moniz said.