Dance is a beautiful art form; it is a source of expression in ways that only movement alone can evoke. Dance is simpler than words; it displays one’s feeling and connects the audience to the dancer’s inner self. It allows me to become another person or idea, through dance I can escape from the tight binds of my own mind and see as though I were another. In this way, dance has a large impact on my life. With dance I can face the truth or escape from reality, the choice is mine. Other ways dance impacts my life are in self expression, a deeper understanding of myself, strengthened confidence, and having a good work ethic.
Dance has given me a creative route to take in life, one that has helped me to express myself. One of my favorite forms is contemporary because the movements are so precise to the artist’s emotions. For example, if I feel I am struggling with pain from the past that I can not seem to repress, then I could display this with movements that are strong and sharp maybe starting low to the ground with my arms close to my chest and then sharply throwing my torso upwards in a zigzag motion and gently releasing my arms (displaying the struggle of repression being released, accepting the pain and moving on). Another way self expression in dance impacts me is through my style. My movements are usually long and fluid (or so I try to make them), while other people might have a more petite and sharp or energetic style.
Another aspect in life that dance has helped me strengthen is confidence and a deeper understanding of myself. When I was younger I was very shy and scared to express myself in fear of what others might think. Dance has strengthened my confidence and has released the constant burden of disapproval. Music has also helped me learn more about myself. For example, when I listen to a song and it evokes a certain emotion that I can relate to or I desire to relate to, I sometimes start to choreograph a dance in my head. The feeling of embracing my emotions makes me feel invincible and confident, and in doing so I learn about myself.
Dance is very difficult for me and something I really treasure; this makes it something I can work hard and strive for excellence in. I believe that desiring improvement in dance helps largely with my academics. For one, if I do not maintain good grades I will have to drop dance classes. Therefore, most importantly I have learned to use the same work ethic I use for dance in school. Since then my grades have improved as well as my dancing and desire to dance.
I owe much of my success to dance and ASA for showing me how arts and academics go hand in hand. In this way dance largely impacts my life, without it a part of me would be missing. Dance has inspired my creativity to take flight, my confidence to strengthen, my personality to grow, and my love for the art to expand. I am honored to take part in such a genius yet natural invention; dance proves that simplicity is the key to happiness. I am amazed a single art form is able to give me confidence, an understanding for myself, and a good work ethic.
-Kellie
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yes exactly! watch sentence structure like run ons i think? that is great. wow everyone is getting so deep and meaningful!
You really relate the expressions of dance and how they express certain meanings, I feel like I understand the art form a little more now. I can't wait to watch you perform and express yourself through your art. I also agree completely with how the pursuit of excellence in the arts, or in athletics for example, helps you to gain the discipline, focus, and overall committment to excellence that helps you in your academic pursuits, and in life in general.
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