Essays (350-400 words)
Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself
I was about five when I first fell in love. That was the year that I focused on dance, after my physician’s recommendation that it could help my Scoliosis. I can still remember stepping into the dance studio for the first time and feeling happy and excited. I was ready to test my physical limits and be free. Due to my medical conditions, outside of the dance studio I was bombarded with “could nots”. I could not do sports because a hit to the back of the head could paralyze me. I could not ride a roller coaster because it could exacerbate my condition. I could not go to school because I needed …show more content…
No one, but her, even knew that I had any limitations. This allowed me to explore the boundaries of my body. I learned exactly how far I could push myself. Rapidly, I began to exceed even my own expectations. Under the guidance of my teacher, my talents as a dancer grew exponentially. With every new technique I mastered, my appetite for dance swelled. It was not long until most of my time was spent dancing and thinking about dancing. Every day I got better and better at expressing my thoughts, emotions, and beliefs through innovative dances. In fact, nowadays, it is almost impossible to separate me from dance. Through dance, I illustrate that conditions and circumstances are not what define a person. It is their determination to succeed, their commitment to the things that they love, their willingness to put in the work needed to excel, and their ability to push limits and become the greatest version of themselves that they can be that defines them. As I help younger dancers, I teach them not only dance fundamentals, but I also help instill in them the discipline, confidence, passion, and sense of perseverance that dance has given …show more content…
What’s the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)? I believe that the hardest part of being a teenager is finding your place in the world, as you are discovering the harsh realities of life. As a teenage I am too young to vote or do many things. However, I am expected to be responsible and take charge of things. Currently I teach dance to 8-12 year old children, along with some youths with special needs. I am expected to have all the answers and be their mentor, which is difficult because I don’t yet have the life experiences to answer some of their hardest
Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself
I was about five when I first fell in love. That was the year that I focused on dance, after my physician’s recommendation that it could help my Scoliosis. I can still remember stepping into the dance studio for the first time and feeling happy and excited. I was ready to test my physical limits and be free. Due to my medical conditions, outside of the dance studio I was bombarded with “could nots”. I could not do sports because a hit to the back of the head could paralyze me. I could not ride a roller coaster because it could exacerbate my condition. I could not go to school because I needed …show more content…
No one, but her, even knew that I had any limitations. This allowed me to explore the boundaries of my body. I learned exactly how far I could push myself. Rapidly, I began to exceed even my own expectations. Under the guidance of my teacher, my talents as a dancer grew exponentially. With every new technique I mastered, my appetite for dance swelled. It was not long until most of my time was spent dancing and thinking about dancing. Every day I got better and better at expressing my thoughts, emotions, and beliefs through innovative dances. In fact, nowadays, it is almost impossible to separate me from dance. Through dance, I illustrate that conditions and circumstances are not what define a person. It is their determination to succeed, their commitment to the things that they love, their willingness to put in the work needed to excel, and their ability to push limits and become the greatest version of themselves that they can be that defines them. As I help younger dancers, I teach them not only dance fundamentals, but I also help instill in them the discipline, confidence, passion, and sense of perseverance that dance has given …show more content…
What’s the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)? I believe that the hardest part of being a teenager is finding your place in the world, as you are discovering the harsh realities of life. As a teenage I am too young to vote or do many things. However, I am expected to be responsible and take charge of things. Currently I teach dance to 8-12 year old children, along with some youths with special needs. I am expected to have all the answers and be their mentor, which is difficult because I don’t yet have the life experiences to answer some of their hardest