Interview Review In the interview I created, I developed questions that would help me understand someone else’s story. I was intrigued to ask my questions mainly about how to hold onto hope in the interview because I wanted to see how others got through the tough challenges that we all have. The world is not perfect, however many people can get through the hard times, but not all. If I came across someone who hasn't found the hope yet, then it would open my eyes to a different point of view. I would become more grateful, or figure out what else is going on in the world that I have not yet discovered and help if I could. I just wanted to explore other people’s approach to a challenge, which might inspire and help me through challenges of my own. I was basically expecting someone to share with me how they got or getting out of a rough situation. For that someone, I chose to interview my dance coach to …show more content…
She has a strong relationship with her family and very passionate with gymnastics and dance. The interviewee trained for the Olympics in gymnastics. However, her body began to struggle health wise. She had many different surgeries when she was young involving her ankle. When she hit sixteen, she had a back surgery forcing her to stop her successful career at the time. Then she stayed positive and continued to reach for other goals. Teaching then became her career but still can’t teach as much because it is hard for her to demonstrate things or just getting around in general. However, she found the hope that there is always something to reach for. Since she can’t really do anymore to help herself, she wants to help others get through their challenges. She has touched so many lives and has become a successful dance teacher by helping others achieve their main goals that she couldn't really do. Some goals for her may have not been all reached because of her injuries, but she sure can motivate others to always reach for the
In “Showing What Is Possible,” Jacques D’Amboise reflects on an experience when a teacher helped him discover ballet. Madame Seda helped D’Amboise fulfill his talent. With ballet, he overcame the pressure to join a gang like his friends. D’Amboise was able to become a well-known ballet dancer with help from his teachers. When it was time to retire from dancing, he started the National Dance Institute. This project enabled D’Amboise to influence his own students around the world. An influential teacher can affect one’s future by challenging pupils to move past their comfort zones, teaching them to actively control their future, and setting up an environment where they can improve together.
My first experience observing a physical therapist, commenced in the summer of 2014. At the time, I was given the opportunity to observe a physical therapist named Jennifer Moreland. Throughout my time observing her, I began to recognize she was not just a physical therapist with her patients. Many times, she took on the role of a consoler, cheerleader, friend and supporter for her patients. Reflecting back on this, I am able to see that the primary reason she has succeeded as a physical therapist; is due to her amiable, encouraging and empathetic nature. These character traits have allowed her to do more than heal patients' musculoskeletal problems. She has also been able to heal hearts, souls and minds by cheering, supporting, listening
She now wants to, “pay it forward.” Danielle is now the Assistant Director of Husky Sport and says that she wants to support students the way her parents supported her. She wants to have an impact on their lives and help them create and understand the value in “right relationships.” Danielle is motivated more than ever to create less disconnects in our society. She realizes the cultural deficit in our country and she wants to make it better by creating a “better understanding, better communication and better people.” She realizes there is an enormous amount of work to be done but never wants to stop being a support because her parents never did on her. She says for anyone getting ready to find a job, “find your passion and use it as a compass; be yourself, be authentic and find a place that values your opinions. It feels less like work when you love what you’re
Leah had some news to tell all of her friends from the football team, and it wasn’t like she was leaving them she’d see them at school and play with them in the winter time. But right now Leah had to make sure her mom doesn’t find out that ballet dancers get hurt pretty much as frequently and endure serious injury as much as competitors in physical games. (AT Surgical)
I met with Christine, an acquaintance I know through members of a twelve step program. We met for about 20 minutes over coffee. As we spoke, I asked the questions that I prepared,
"Point your toes, do it again, straighten your legs!" "Turn your feet out!" "Let's go, do it right!" "One more time", these are some of the very wise words of dance teachers around the world. Misty Copeland is an inspiration to girls everywhere because she never thought she would amount to anything out of the ordinary. Misty Copeland is by far one of the most famous ballet dancers because of her humble uprising, through hard word and determination she strived to change the image of biracial women and overcoming prejudice and all the block out the haters and change the face of ballet.
When she was younger, it wasn’t hard for her to learn the new choreography.She was a natural dancer,but no matter how well of a dancer she was she knew that she could always improve her skills. She also became a local dancer and she performed at rodeos and county fair. One of instructor said “She didn't know learn the basics.” She needed to be taught the basics.
“That made me feel great! I can’t even find a word for it! She’s basically like my role model. I want to meet her and talk to her and everything. I want to ask her how did she do it and what gives her motivation every day. It reminds me of how other African American girls in dance want to be just like her and I’m one of those people. It’s a struggle and there are times when you want to quit in ballet. That’s really big and really huge. I’m proud of her” she beamed.
A wrestler with no arms. A runner with no legs. A woman deep in poverty. What do these people have in common? They all had to overcome major challenges in order to reach success. The articles “The Contender” by Derek Burnett, “Paralympic Star Makes History on NBA Stage” by E. Lancaster, and “Life in the Red” by Benedict Carey show how Kyle Maynard, Blake Leeper, and Lakeisha Tuggle went through obstacles to achieve their dreams. After reading these articles about a confident Kyle Maynard, an inspirational Blake Leeper, and a resourceful Lakeisha Tuggle, one could make the choice to never give up on success, to have a positive outlook on things, and to cut out the unnecessary things in life. In turn, these strategies can help one accomplish their dreams, and to overcome obstacles so that one day the may become the person they hoped to be.
Abby Payne at Lake Travis High School claims her team is all about the show. They do football, contest, and spring show but spring show is the team’s favorite. One thing that seemed unique about her team is that they devote an entire group or the “Elite team” to preparing the dancers who want to dance collegiately. This is a great idea when you are in an area like Lake Travis because those dancers work hard in both academics and dance so they are more likely to attend prestigious schools that have excellent dance teams. It is a wonderful that Abby is taking steps to set them up for success in their future. Another thing that is interesting to me is that Abby encourages them to be in other organizations and to involve themselves in other things besides dance team so they can build their resumes. From my experience a lot of directors prefer their dancers keep the dance team as the number one priority and to not make too many other time commitments that take away from their devotion to the team. It’s very generous of Abby to allow the kids to take these opportunities to further prepare them for their future. The thing
Jaspreana Tobias, a young girl born in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, was a child who had grew up around music and rhythm and soul. Born to a family where the last person who was not from New Orleans was born two generations ahead of her, one could assume the rhythm was in her blood. Since she was little and could feel the music, the young Louisianan danced and did so with passion. Though her family loves music and all its counterparts, Jaspreana is the only dancer in the Tobias family tree. In high school, Jaspreana, a determined dancer, tried out for her school’s dance team. Unfortunately she did not make the cut. As any young woman would be, she was disappointed in herself; heart-broken actually. In her mind, she had a great chance at making the team, due to her skillful footwork and elegant grace as a dancer. In her own words, the result of her not making the team was “devastating” as it shook her confidence to the core. On that day, Jaspreana swore she would never try out for another dance team ever again. After months and months of sulking and great disappointment, her love and passion for the art of dancing returned. Not only had it returned, it returned with a new fire which burned deep in her soul. Dancing was her passion and being a professional dancer had been her dream since she could ever even two step to the sound of a simple beat. Jaspreana practiced and practiced. She would dance and think about dancing from the break of dawn until dusk. Finally
Once I obtain a higher education during my college studies, I will be bound with responsibilities. I must use my newfound knowledge to my full potential by applying it to my life and those who are surrounding me. I will pursue my duty to society by giving back to my community and those in need because I am apparent of the struggles in a rural area. I am attending the University of Arkansas and majoring in Biology. Once I complete my courses and graduate I will apply for medical school at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas then continue my studies to specialize in oncology.
The author begins telling the readers who she is, basically, that dance is a portion of her life. She teaches dance and creates new techniques through teaching children. She mentions how creative children are and how that has inspired her work throughout the years she has been choreographing. The co-operatives Marin County Dance, located in California, has impacted lives in the company. The classes cost only fifty cents per person. This organization brings this community of children together along with the volunteers which is primarily there parents. Not only are the classes for all children but their was a demand for boys in the beginning of the creation of the program. This program was only successful in fraction by reason of the parents’ role as volunteers. The parents, in reality, coordinate the location, attendance, and finances. The author mentions, powerful understanding of a child’s background and level of age allows a teacher to engineer their lessons for the child. Like training an adult, the learning process takes time. Children learn best when moving and exhibiting dance.
Mrs. Hannah Lowe is a Physical Therapist at Danni Jones Physical Therapy & Wellness Lab. While she was at Louisiana Tech she started off as a Biology major. After completing two classes of biology she soon realized that wasn’t for her. Eventually she switched to Kinesiology, but she still wasn’t for sure what she wanted to do after graduating. Mrs. Lowe graduated with her bachelors in 3 years then went on to get her master in Exercise Science at Louisiana Tech as well. While getting her masters she taught a few exercise classes. The first day of her internship at Danni Jones Physical therapy she fell in love with everything about Physical Therapy and knew then that’s what she wanted
Bonnie Richardson is the track and field athlete from Texas. When she was in high school, she accomplished the great thing that no one had never done. There was a state team championship of Texas, and she led her team win. In fact, she didn’t have her teammates; she was the only qualified person in her school, for the competition. She got five medals in 100 meters, 200 meters, discus, high jump and long jump. Her results deserved the winner, and that means she made her school win by all herself. People were surprised by her accomplishment in 2008. Next year, in same championship, she got 4 medals and a 4th place. Even though her condition was not good, she let the school win again. In her school, they didn’t have enough equipment to train,