Dance is a beautiful art form. Not many people are able to physically accomplish the perfect turn out or the highest balance. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't give it a try. Every little girl goes through the ballet phase. The ballet phase Is where your mom gets all the pink tights and leotards and takes you to your first class one-hundred percent ready to make you a true dancer. There will be no more living room dancing, or pretend dances around the house. Your mother will make sure you become not only the best, but a star.
For some people as soon as they took their first leap you could tell the were born to dance. Many others are dragged up the studio steps, tears streaming, and the ultimate refusal to dance begins. This whole determination to not dance then sends their mom home with the crushed dream of a Prima Ballerina for a daughter, until the next dance season. The ballet phase is an important period in a young girls life. You could either chose to walk into that studio and smile, or walk away from an unknown future. For me, I walked on in and smiled. I lit up at the mention of dance and burned with a passion to learn every day. I will never forget all of the amazing things dance has given me, but three stand out.
1. My Freedom
Thank you ballet for teaching me the best thing to do in any situation is breath. This rule is so true because if you have two back to back dances with a quick change air is a must. You've taught me that letting go and just losing your self is a beautiful thing. I've learned through dance to just be you and to let others see your passion through your dancing. Your smile on stage could be the spark in a little girl or the newly lit fire inside an adult. I could never thank dance enough for being so freeing and for being an outlet for me to express myself.
2. My Family
Thank you, dance classes for giving me an additional family. I have met so many unique and positive examples for a role model. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well it takes a whole crew of teachers to raise a dancer. To my former teachers I love you so much, thank you for shaping me into the young woman I am today. All those long days where you have no more energy to go you'll have your studio sisters to pull you along. You develop a bond that no one or situation can erase. Statesboro School of Dance you will always be my Studio Home, I love you.
3.My Future
Thank you, dance for helping me embark on my future goals. Without you I wouldn't love the rush of being on stage nor would I love the joy being a dancer brings. All the many hours I put into hard combinations and crazy routines, I am grateful for. You showed me that there is more to this crazy world than just my small town. You helped me find my college and helped me to continue to pursue my dreams. Every day I pull inspiration from my dance classes and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Let them praise his name with dancing!
–Psalms 149:3