Dance can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but to me dance doesn’t just really have to be just dance it can have a message behind it. I love dance because it can express emotion that you may not be able to express through words. Also I am pretty good at it and I like doing stuff I'm good at.
I started dancing when I was a young girl and ever since I loved dancing. To me, dance means freedom to do whatever makes you comfortable and go outside of the box looking for new moves. I love dance because I can learn new moves and be creative with my movement even if no one has seen my type of movement.
My dance journey began at a young age. At the age of three I would watch dance videos on Youtube trying to learn different dance styles and routines. I would also make up dances and showcase my routines to family and friends. Since I loved to dance I was given the opportunity to choose to take a dance class or a gymnastics class. I chose gymnastics because I could train my acrobatic skills and dance.
Watching my mom perform and my best friend made me want to be a part of a performance group. I wanted to be a part of a group that would let me have fun with others but still let me express myself. I feel I found it in Dance Company. I’ve made new friends and had the opportunity to be both a performer and choreographer. When I’m on stage I feel happy and special like nothing else matters. I will always keep dance a part of my life.
My name is Cora Tallula and I fell in love with dance when I was three years old. I found a way to express myself through movement. Dance is such a beautiful way to speak without speaking. The ways you can make a story through just movements is gorgeous. I took ballet when I was six and I loved it. I got to be exposed to many new experiences and had so much fun. I then began to dance again when I came to Dogwood. Dance has always been something I have loved and I’m so glad I get to have this opportunity to do more of it.
I love choreographing because there are no rules. Just move your body and let it go. You can do ballet, jazz, tap, hiphop, or whatever calls to you! You can choose to do an uptempo dance, a slow dance, or a meaningful piece. You can fluctuate with your emotions and decide what story you want to tell. Dance is anything, nothing, or something. It is whatever you want it to be! I would like to thank the dance company girls for helping me throughout this year.
Now dance is something I love and will do forever because I have grown with the company at Dogwood. I've met a lot of good people and choreographers that have done beautiful pieces for the company. Dance means a lot to me at the end of the day.
Truth to be told, I didn't start getting into dance until I came to Dogwood, formally known as Binford. First in my sixth grade year, I didn't try out because I was scared I wasn’t going to get in. However, in seventh grade I did try out; although I didn't make it, I made it into a good dance studio outside of school. Then in eighth grade I finally made it into Dance Company, so at the time I was doing both outside and at school dance. I’ve had so much fun in dance company with the time I’ve spent here.
Dance is important to me since it’s just an amazing way of expressing yourself in movement. Dance also provides performances, and I love to watch them. They are just so peaceful. Dance will always be something I cherish.
I started my dance journey at a very young age, I was always very drawn to ballet. I tried other dance styles but ballet was the one I actually stuck with. I'm at Richmond Ballet right now and I'm really enjoying it. I've received some really quality training and grown a lot as a dancer.
My dance journey dates back to the 4th grade. I started having interest in dance when I would just dance around my house and alone in my room. Dance was a way for me to express myself and escape reality. If I was going through a hard time it made it easier for me to express my emotions through dance.m
I love everybody in this company. They have been so nice and caring. We’ve always looked out for each other and as this is our last year as eighth graders, I will definitely miss them
I started dancing at the age of six years old, and when I started, I fell in love with it. When I came to this school and found out there was a dance company, I knew I had to audition. Dance is a big part of my life now and it allows me to be creative with myself and I really enjoy being a part of this dance company.
Being in a dance company has taught me so much more than I ever thought it would, and I wouldn't trade the three years with all the amazing people at Dogwood for anything in the world. The community and love these people have shown me as I've developed my dance expertise has been truly remarkable.
Read MoreHey, it's me– Khi. I’ve enjoyed dancing ever since I was a toddler. I started taking dance classes really early on. Dancing is something that comes natural to me, my family does it all the time. Music and dance helped me get through a traumatic event that happened to me when I was in the third grade. To help grow and get over that, I started dancing.
Read MoreMy dance journey has been shared many times and I will always love to talk about it. I have always loved dance and I loved it since I was younger and I will never stop. I have never actually had a professional experience until I got to middle school and really got into my love of dance. To me, dance is a way to express yourself and a great way to have fun. I love to dance because I can share my emotions and just let loose and have fun.
Read MoreTo me, dance means a way to express yourself. When I started dancing it was just at home in front of my tv with loud music playing and I never really thought about joining a company. Now that I have, it has been such a fun experience. Dance is something that you can connect to people with, it is something that I have always loved doing. For a really long time now, dance has been an interest of mine. The fact that dance comes in many forms is nice, it means your dance journey is never ending as there will always be something new. Dance is a huge passion of mine and it is such a beautiful art form that allows you to express yourself and your emotions.
Read MoreTruth be told, dance hadn’t been such a passion of mine up until I began dancing with the Binford Dance Company. The love for dance that I had was always lit up whenever I was dancing in the studio. I remember my heart feeling the happiest it had ever been. Overall, it changed my personality, my perspectives, and my life. When I was little, dance was more of a hobby than anything else. I mean, yes, I loved to dance, but I guess I never saw how much it really impacted my life. When I dance, I feel like I am painting a beautiful work of art that takes a lot of time and a lot of effort. All in all, dance makes me feel free.
Read MoreIt felt nice to move with a purpose and have something that was mine. I stopped for a while after that but I never stopped moving or pretending like I was the principal dancer front and center. One of the things I like about dance is that it makes me feel so free and powerful. No matter how I’m feeling, everything goes away while I’m dancing. The feeling I get when I do it is like nothing else. It’s one of those things that you can never get tired of.
Read MoreMy name is Kennedy and I like to be creative. I used to dance when I was younger but stopped because I wasn’t a really big fan. I wanted to do something new. However, I started back doing dance at the beginning of 7th grade. A friend told me I should audition, so I took a chance and I surprisingly got in. Dance is a way for me to express myself and connect with others. It is one of my favorite things to do in my spare time. I enjoy art a lot. It helps me express myself more than words ever can. I think that if I didn’t do dance then I would not have been able to become closer with my friends nor create new friendships.
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