Dance- verb/noun- to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps or a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music. To most people this is an accurate definition of the word dance in all its forms, only experiencing (or avoiding) it at a high school prom, a wedding, or in a bedroom alone moving in a somewhat rhythmically yet incoherent fashion. However, to me dance was so much more than all of that; it was a place where I could lose myself and
When I think of the person I am today, when I think about “my story,” and when I think about how little old me could benefit such a large and successful university, I go immediately to the strongest qualities I pride myself in possessing. As I have grown older, I have slowly began to realize that each and every one of these qualities were not taught to me by people, experiences, or just maturity itself, but by a passion. Everyday from around 4:00 PM to the late hours of the night, I am able to be
every step of her dance and soon enveloped her whole body. That was my first time watching a piece of dance, which was so graceful and breathtaking. I enjoyed watching her soak herself into the music, and into her heart. Since then,
cathartically influence people, and deliver joy to performers and audience members alike. Growing up in an artistic household, full of music, theatre, and dance, I discovered these truths firsthand. Music became a favorite pastime early in life, and dancing around the house, singing songs, reading, and drawing soon consumed the majority of my childhood. I grew to relish the challenges the arts presented and grew to understand the power of determination, tenacity, and hard work. Early on, I encountered
Also, topics of dance as an art form and dancer’s salaries were discussed. Throughout the interview, I saw some aspects of my own interpretations that were interesting to discover and bring into light. Some of the central points described in the interview pertained to public funding of dance and how dance is expressed through this funding. In Canada, funding from grants is awarded from peer groups to
Phase I: Mini Artistic Biography Robert Joffrey wasn’t only a legendary American dancer but an excellent instructor, choreographer and producer. Acknowledged for his exciting modern ballets and passion to teach young dancers. Joffery was the founder of one of the most prominent international dance companies of all time, The Joffrey ballet. Robert Joffrey was born in Seattle, Washington, and was originally named Abdulla Jaffa Anver Bey Khan. He was the only child of a Poshtun Afgani father and Italian
I left behind my first footprint when I discovered the initial glimpse of my culture, an intrinsic part of who I am. Ecstatic with a cheeky grin, eager to start my first dance lesson, I clumsily stomped on the studio's laminated floor, as the dust collected on my sole left behind shabby imprints. As the years passed, I would leave many more footprints in theaters during my annual performances, in temples as I immersed myself in my heritage and spiritual awakening, and in my own heart, as I fell in
had no talent when I started dancing. That fact was especially evident when looking at the environment brimming with talent and passion that I found myself in. Just by observing the people who were supposed to be my peers dance and challenge themselves constantly, it became evident that these were the people who would succeed. I watched friend after friend go on to dance with Janet Jackson, perform in Broadway shows like Hamilton or Bring it On, or win thousands in scholarships to performing arts
According to Misty Copeland, dance is not just a sport, it is a lifestyle. But for Misty, the opportunity to dance was not just given to her; she had to work for it. Misty’s childhood was faced with many hardships that have ultimately made her a stronger person today. Now Misty feels she is compelled to reiterate the challenging life she once lived. In Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, Misty Copeland uses a variety of sentence structures, figurative language, and overall optimistic tone to
viewed as our biggest supporters or our greatest enemies. They are a prime example of how what you love most can also hurt you. Though as dancers, we are trained to make dancing en pointe seem easy and effortless. We are trained to dance weightlessly on our toes. We dance through the pain caused solely by our