I’ve always considered myself independent. Maybe it was because of how I was raised or the fact that I moved to a different state with different people every four years that shaped my personality into being this way. Of all the factors that came into play when I was growing up, the most influential cause of my early independence has got to be my constant and hectic schedule of dance practices and rehearsals.
I’ve always dreamt of dancing in New York City and this summer I earned the opportunity to live out that dream. After auditioning and waiting months for a result, I was accepted into the Rockette’s Summer Intensive. The program was, in brief, intense. I went into the intensive not knowing anyone, first time in New York, and all while the stress looming over my head that I was performing with strangers the challenging choreography that was just thrown at me in seven days. The first few
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I had just moved to Washington state and I auditioned for the local dance studio’s competition team for fun. I had no idea how talented they were. And I was just an untrained recreational dancer…Not surprisingly, I didn’t earn a coveted spot on the team it the first time I auditioned. That didn’t stop me from training seriously and auditioning for the team each year until I made it. And here I stand, now starting on my sixth year on the team and as one of the last people from my original team who decided not to quit when they started high school. Dance isn’t just twirling around in pretty pink tutus. What the general population doesn’t picture when they think of dance is the tremendous amount of strenuous work and the blood and sweat and tears that goes into every performance and competition. Certain dancers can’t handle it and quit when they realize they don’t have the passion. My passion keeps me living and breathing and most importantly, dancing, when times get
Thomas Jefferson states in the Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of Happiness..” The Declaration of Independence and The Speech in Virginia Convention, both provide reasonable arguments that the King of Great Britain should not be trusted, for instance the King is not benefiting the public like he should, secondly he made people not trust him by the actions he took to his own colonists, and lastly the king is giving unfair trials to the colonists.
The founding fathers that wrote of declaration of independence all used the same principles and beliefs spread during the Age of Enlightenment to change American history. The ideals of The Declaration of Independence are directly inspired by the ideals spread during the Age of Enlightenment. The Declaration of Independence is the document that was used to inform the British that the American colonies were going to fight back against british control and become their own country. The Declaration of Independence is a symbol for the values of America and what we stand for.
When you consider the Founding Fathers, wellness isn't precisely the first thing that rings a bell. Picture heavy Ben Franklin.
On this day, we have been overcome by our grievances against all those who have claimed superiority over us. For years, the youth of this country have been dominated by others feeding their ideas of work and desires onto those who they perceive as below them. It is unfair that we, as a human race, must obtain these unwanted obligations. We should be using the time we have to enjoy our life, rather than being weighed down by work and misery, cast onto us by our fellow human beings. On this day, we are declaring our independence from the modern education system, in favor of a reform.For these obligations are taking away the precious time that we could be spending with those we love, doing what we love. These tasks
Chief Justice Warren Burger said once, " The Declaration of Independence was the promise; the constitution was the fulfillment," but how could the constitution fulfill the freedom wanted in the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Independence stated that England was becoming too restraining, the citizens of America felt trapped by the government and King George III. For example, King George III wouldn't allow them to have representatives in the government, they had no say in laws, they weren't allowed to have their own military, and they were uncontrollably taxed (Study.com). As a result, The Constitution was formed to create a country that the citizens of America dreamed of. Some examples are: providing each state two representatives
The Declaration of Independence is a very important document in the United States of America’s history. It gave many people a reason to fight. It united the colonies. The Declaration contained details of the kings abuse. It also told of the rights given to people by living.
Everyday, I go into the studio and hear a generous hello from a staff member. If the vibrant dance bags, and leather jet black couches do not make you feel at home, then the dancers will. Mallory Flores is an intern and dancer of 15 years at Encore Studio, and thinks Encore’s sense of community is what makes everyone feel at home whenever they step onto the dance floor. Not only does the sense of community keep the dancers going, but it keeps the business running, as Karen Flores stated she loves how “the people she sees come in and out of the studio have a constant positive energy radiating off of them”. Yet, being at the studio for up to fourteen hours a week for some dancers does not keep them from coming in and enjoying the curriculum taught in class. Not only does it drive the dancers to come to class, but it keeps the teachers motivated to continue to put out their best work too. Angelina Gallo thinks that “The dancers at Encore are so passionate, they are kind, they are genuinely good people… I think a lot of this stems from the dance training and the people that they are surrounded by on a daily basis. The students are my family.” which shows why everyone feels the constant state of security within the
Imagine being a kid and being told there is no point in dreaming, your future is already decided. Without unalienable rights or Consent of the governed this is what life would be like. Being an American citizen unalienable rights give the opportunity to succeed no matter what background they come from. The US constitution helps protects these unalienable rights rights by bill of rights ,the Constitution helps protect the consent of the governed by separating the government.
I’ve grown up in a ballet studio. Not literally, of course, but it is where I’ve spent the majority of my childhood. Throughout the years, the arts have followed me despite the different places life has taken me. Whether it be dance, acting, or music, performing has always played a role in my life. My experiences both on and off the stage have been rocky and unpredictable, but I wouldn’t trade this thrilling adventure for the world.
Another issue in this community would be the competition for the fame. Many dancers who aspire to improve, dream of holding the centerstage in the spotlight. The race to become the best is certainly something that every dancer is willing to achieve. The deadlines for dance gigs, making choreography, and the efforts to improvement are extremely strenuous. It is a good feeling when an individual knows he or she is best at something, but when the individual is constantly doing it like a chore and thinking it as a job to get done, there is no fun in what he or she loves to do anymore. In an article, “Trending Now: #Competition by Candice Thompson”, a dancer Ida Saki states she “remembers feeling somewhat look down upon as a trickster with no artistry
Possibly the most important written document ever written in American History, the Declaration of Independence, holds its name for itself. To declare independence for the American Colonists, against the British Crown, is what makes the Declaration of Independence so well known. Foremost, amidst the document’s organization with the American dream is its substantial remark about the "inalienable rights" of all citizens, including "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The Declaration of Independence was written to commence to the world the situation that the British colonies on the North American continent were advocated in announcing themselves free from the authority of Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson
My mouth hung open as I watched the gorgeous, graceful girls leap and twirl across the gym floor during their annual summer mini-camp. From that point forward, I knew that I wanted to be a Chiefette. I studied up on the history of the team, watched every one of their public performances, and enrolled in dance team preparation classes. Each year, the Chiefettes got better and better, and during each dance, their pirouettes and jetes grabbed my heart and carried me with them through their emotional journey. Their movement quality astounded me; I wasn’t exactly sure how a team of so many girls could dance in unison with seemingly effortless grace. I knew from talking to the girls on the elite team that they maintained excellent grades, participated in other school activities and sports, and volunteered within the community. These girls were my idols, and I thought that the only way to have a positive high school experience was to join the dance team. There was no question in my mind that I would be on the team all four years of high school, and because I had prior dance experience, that I would be one of the better dancers on the team. Throughout middle school, I dreamed about the day when I would finally be able to call myself a Chiefette, but I soon realized that I had no idea the amount of hard work and talent that it took to earn that
I have danced every year of my life since. I am humbled to say, that through long days and nights in the studio, sacrificing time with my friends and family, all of the blood, sweat, and tears, I have accomplished what I have been working for since I was a little girl waddling around swallowed in a big pink tutu. I was chosen for the lead role of Cinderella in the Danscompany of Gainesville’s “Cinderella Ballet.” This accomplishment is a reflection of my consistent and sustained work ethic. This tenacity is reflected in other areas of my life and will be a defining characteristic that I carry to
Imagine that your homeland, for which you feel nothing but the most overwhelming pride, has been occupied by a neighboring power for the past 750 years, and that they have continually degraded your indigenous culture, and at times committed acts which bordered on genocide. I'm willing to bet you would not stop short of bloodshed to remove the invasive neighbor. Now imagine that after you've fought, and bled, and killed, and died to establish an independent republic in your homeland, you send a delegation including one of your greatest leaders to the enemy's capital to negotiate for independence, and the delegation comes back with a treaty which provides that the enemy will keep one-sixth of your territory, while the other five-sixths must still,
“And if the elevator tries to bring you down… Go crazy, punch a higher floor.”