Dancers with Elite Dance by Nicole in Knoxville held a competition showcase recently as an opportunity to help collect items from local communities to donate to the Marion County Humane Society. The showcase raised over $250 in cash as well as a variety of donations and gift cards to help support daily operations at the Humane Society. Studio owner Nicole Vander Linden encourages her dancers to donate and be active in their communities as a way to help build character and create a greater sense of community. In addition to the donation to the Humane Society, Elite Dance by Nicole also served as a drop off location for Toys for Tots during the holiday season.