Sunday, October 6, 2013

Dancing 3


          One day during my freshmen year in High School, I was approached by someone who asked me and my sister if we wanted to take dancing lesson and learn how to pop and lock. The first thing I thought was,"Nooooooo wayyyyyyy!" I use to do mini talent shows at summer camp and at festivals, all of which I regretted. I wanted to accept his offer, but I was too embarrassed. After a while, my sister and I changed our minds. We thought it would be an exciting opportunity for us.
        When I first went to the revolving museum. I was very nervous. I never really went out or met new people, but throughout the process I made a lot of really good friends and mentors. When I first met Sam, my "dance instructor" I thought he was absolutely amazing! He told us about one of his students, who now competes all over the world as a pop and locker. I, even saw the video of the girl myself. I was inspired.
            A lot of the time practice was difficult for me. I wasn't use to learning the moves and perfecting it quickly. So yeah, I did get aggravated a lot of the times, but Amaris and Sam made it so much easier for me. We took months to perfect an entire routine and then Sam told us that we were going to perform it at Dance for Peace. Dance for Peace is a big event that happens during the summer. I never imagined performing in front of hundreds of people, but I did it!
          Amaris and I performed with other talented groups, such as "Break-fast" club Freshm*nt Squad. /we all practiced at the museum, but in different rooms.We all became really good friends afterwards. So to warm up before the big event. We went to the green stage at the Merrimack and performed for a small event. I was so happy and grateful for the opportunity to perform with these people.
           When the big day finally came, I was extremely excited. There were so many performers and volunteers and a huge audience. The whole entire day was a rush of excitement. Amaris and I were finally on the stage with the rest of the crew when our names were called. It was pitch black and in just a few quick seconds a bright light shined on me and I could not see the audience. My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest, but the moment I heard the music I just started to dance and do the moves I have been trying to perfect for months. When the performance was over, our group got lots of compliments. Even if i were to mess up every single move in my dance routine, I believe I would've still had the best time of my life on that stage. Whether its performing or dancing like a monkey in my room,dancing will always be one of my favorite things to do.

         

3 comments:

  1. Dancing seems to be something you really enjoy! I know the feeling of being nervous to perform in front of people! I perform every year for hundreds of people and I can't really dance! If you enjoy, stick with it :)

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  2. I find it really inspiring that you were able to take on something new to you and actually make it meaningful. It kind of makes me want to take on something that I'm not so interested in now. Maybe I'll find a new hobby!

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  3. I still remember that dance video of you guys in eighth grade

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