Meet Miss Saguaro! Alexes (Lexe) Niekamp was born in Northern California and moved to Arizona at a young age, she takes pride in starting to dance at the ripe age of four years old, and being actively involved in theatre and her community as well. She is the owner of two local businesses Lessons by Lexe: Dance Studio for 6 years and Quest Character Parties for 4 years. She is also going on her third year as the NAZ WRANGLERS IFL pro team dance team coach. She is also the current Miss Saguaro 2023 with the Miss America Organization. Her Social Impact is and always will be ARTTS IN ACTION: Applying Remarkable Talents to Succeed. She wants to ensure that as our youth develop they have access to the world of arts, because growing up the arts has always been her outlet. She started a dance studio at the age of 19 years old, working full time, and going to college full time as well. Her dance studio provides scholarships which is something she holds very close to her heart. Growing up in a single parent household; without scholarships she wouldn’t be the person she is today. With the courage of a lion she gives so much of herself to her community and encourages all to apply themselves in the arts world to keep confidence instilled in all generations to come.