Reflective Essay About Dance

Outside of medicine, I spend my leisure time dancing and choreographing. My love for dance and music stems from my early childhood. I recall listening to Disney songs and “choreographing” dance moves – moves that appeared as uncoordinated, but exquisite loose wiggles. As a result of my parents’ high expectations and strict upbringing, dance was an important activity because it served as a safe haven away from the stress and pressure I felt as a child. Dancing was, and is still, my source of joy and amusement.

People often think that dancing is just about having to do a routine, but it isn’t. I just don’t dance, I perform, I breath, I count, I see the world slowly fade away. I create my own little place to be safe in. I release my feelings, and thoughts. I tear down the walls that stop me from being happy, and that allows me not to be angry anymore. I lose the pain, and I let go of that girl that is full of hurt, and I smile. It is not just about doing a dance it is much more than that. What I do is something wonderful that I can not find the words to express how amazing it makes me

Many people doubted that I would successfully make the team. Although I was a tenacious person, I was tremendously nervous but nothing was going to stop me from dancing. In spite of it all, I once again made the dance squad. At this point, I had a mission to accomplish due to the time I had to sit out and endure the pain of my

Nonetheless, I discontinued dance after high school to focus on my passion for science. Although, dance is something that I am appreciative of; it is what has made me the person that I am today. It

And when my music started, I remembered why I’d wanted to do this so badly--nothing, not even a broken foot, could stop me from dancing. My brief time away from dance had made me appreciate the times when I could dance so much more, and I really had fun onstage that day; I didn’t even feel any pain (although I’m not sure whether that was due to adrenaline or the Advil I’d taken). When I finished and the theatre filled with applause, I felt powerful. My teacher later told me that it had been the best time she’d ever seen me

Ever since I was six years old, ballet has defined me. I was extremely passionate about making a career for myself through dance, and I spent all of my time in dance classes instead of other extracurriculars or social activities Ballet for me began in a small basement studio, doing twirls and jumps and receiving stickers from the teacher when I worked well. At age six it was fun, but as I turned eight, it became something different. I began attending the Boston Ballet School, and a passion for dance emerged.

Dance has been an important part of my life since I was 5 years old. I will never forget the first dance class I went to with my cousins when we lived in the Bronx. That first class opened the doors to all the opportunities I have been offered as a dancer today. When I moved to Somers in 1st grade, I decided to continue dancing since I enjoyed it so much. I danced at a small studio which was really just for fun, until I wanted to get more serious as a dancer. In 6th grade I switched to a different studio that has changed me not only as a dancer but as a person.

spent a very large amount of my life at the studio working on my posture, my extensions, and my port de bras. One topic that means more to me than almost anything else is in this world is dance. Dance is movement, dance is a story, dance is a lifestyle. I have been dancing since I was three and it is something that will never grow old. It utterly captivates me and can turn a marathon day into a short sprint. When I'm dancing I completely lose myself to the movement and bare my soul to the world around me. It has swallowed me whole and consumed all of my thoughts. This has not only changed, but built my life as I would not be the same person without it.

I began dancing at the age of three. When I was seven years old, I was competing on stage at a dance competition. It was my first ever solo, and I had chosen a tap number. Near the middle of the routine, the back heel of my tap, the part that screwed onto the shoe and made the characteristic beats, flung off into the audience. Though it is very difficult to complete a tap dance without a tap, I kept going regardless of the circumstances because I was anxious to win a shiny gold trophy. With my dedication and effort, I received third place overall and indeed earned the trophy. I was thrilled that my ambition won out in the

As a child, I always dreamed of becoming a dancer. I wanted to wear the cute little pink tutu’s and have my hair done into the most perfect bun that would sit on the top of my head. But being raised with a limited source of income made things very difficult. I was never able to join a dance studio, instead I would sit in front of the TV watching Angelina Ballerina, dreaming of what I could be.

I played a season of soccer when I was three years old, well, the other kids played soccer, and I entertained the audience with leaps and turns and prancing along the field. After the season, my aunt took me off the field and into the studio. I remember watching through the window, my cousin taking pointe class. I wanted other people to watch me like I was watching my cousin and to feel that same sense of joy and wonder. Now, fourteen years later, dancing gives me just as much pure joy as it did on the soccer field, and watching others dance makes me ohh and ahh like the three year old me.

At the time, I never really knew the impact my dance would have on me. I remember the first rehearsal I had with my dancers. Even then, among the dancers, the younger ones were still consumed in showing their beauty, while the older ones wanted to show depth.

As our chat continued, I began to understand how important dance was to her. She explained to me how dance became an escape for her. “When a person dances, there is no right or wrong. Dance is an expression. You can’t criticize someone

Dance has been apart of my life ever since I can remember. When I was young, before I officially started my dance training, I was always up on my feet and moving. No matter what hobby I took interest in (whether it was cheerleading, musical theatre, or jump rope), I would always find a way to choreograph little routines a show them to my friends and family. Even when my parents tried to put me in sports, I would do cartwheels and dance on the playing fields, completely oblivious to what was going on during the games. When I look back at how I started my dance training, I just smile and laugh because I was so naïve and unaware that it would become such a huge part of my life. In 5th grade I was put into my first dance class as a hobby. It happened because I watched the Disney Channel movie High School Musical and immediately fell in love with it. I showed the movie to my parents and told them, “This is what I want to do.” At the time I thought I excelled in both signing and acting and that all I needed were dance classes. So in 4th grade I was put into my first dance class and I began to scratch the surface of the basics of dance. What I didn’t know then is that dance would slowly but surely influence my entire life and

Growing up, dancing has played a very big role in my life. I dance when I’m happy, sad, anxious or whatever I’m feeling. It just became a part of me, a part I never wanted to lose. When I was in kinder, already studying in ICA, the school offered ballet classes. I clearly remember begging my aunt to allow me to take the lessons and maybe due to my persuasiveness, she finally agreed. She signed the circular with the check attached to it. The next day I gave my teacher the slip. With the biggest smile on my face I said, “Teacher, I will be joining the ballet classes!” I was so excited. That weekend, I bought my first ballet shoes, skirt, tights and everything else I needed. The first day of classes finally started and during that time, I had no