article_snippet.sent: I just didn't want to give up,' Alissa told People. '
article_snippet.sent: Alissa's mom Heather proudly shared a video of Alissa's mom Heather daughter's performance last month on Alissa's mom Heather YouTube channel.
article_snippet.sent: The teary-eyed audience was so moved by Alissa dancing that Alissa was given a standing ovation - a fantastic end to an emotional year.
article_snippet.sent: And one which will hopefully help to dull the memory of the horrific accident which left Alissa in pain for months.
article_snippet.sent: Say cheese: Alissa posed for this photo with Casey Elliott, Brad Robins and Bradley Quinn Lever, who make up the group .
article_snippet.sent: Alissa hopped to the middle of the room and gave it her mom.
article_snippet.sent: Alissa wasn't going to let anybody hold Alissa back.'
article_snippet.sent: The footage also shows Alissa holding up pictures of Alissa during Alissa recovery last year, as well as a newspaper article about Alissa recent dance recital.
article_snippet.sent: Brave face: Alissa curled up with Alissa stuffed animals as Alissa and Alissa mom Heather smiled for the camera last year after Alissa accident .