Dear Dance Company,

I am so so thankful for you. I am so thankful for the members I call my family. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue my passion for dance in college. I am so thankful for this company.

My biggest fear coming into college almost 2 years ago was the fact that I was not sure if I would be able to continue dancing. I was afraid I would lose my love for dancing and performing. I was prepared to give it up even though that was not what I wanted. But luckily I found my new home at college and a wonderful company I would have never thought would become so important to me.

Being a dancer before college, I was in what I call a dance bubble. I danced the same styles and never really planned on expanding my knowledge for different types of dance. The dance company I joined made me a more open minded person when it came to dance and life itself. I started to learn different folk dances from cultures all around the world. I learned the history behind ballroom and how it shapes the common dances we know today. I also got to continue my known styles, but with more knowledge on the history and beginning for them. I thank this company for my new knowledge and appreciation of dance and expanding my horizon on the dance world.

Going into college is a scary time when it comes to meeting friends. I was lucky enough to skip that stage and meet great friends right away through the company. Sharing a common love for dance bonds people together right away. I continue to grow in my friendships with my fellow company members.

What I am most thankful for it having an outlet where I am still able to continue my passion for dancing. This company has given me so many performance opportunities while also growing as a dancer. I am so blessed to be a member of a dance company.

To my dance company, thank you for all you do.

Love a dancer.