I have been involved in dance since I was three years old and have been a competitive dancer with Port Perry Dance Academy since 2009. As a competitive dancer, I participated individually and on a team training an average of 15 hours per week. In 2014, my senior team and I competed successfully in jazz and lyrical routines, advancing to the National level where we placed in the Top 5.
Through my passion for dance and my evolving skills in being able to connect with younger children, I began to assist with other dance classes. Our dance school was invited to dance with the community Christmas play and my director assigned to me the responsibilities of organizing and rehearsing team practices. I continued to assist with the younger children and their classes, which eventually included the development of a formalized schedule, as I was working towards earning my community involvement hours for high school graduation.
Last year, my …show more content…
Costumes, songs, and choreography are all factors that I address over the course of a year. In June, I prepare my dancers to perform on stage. Initially, this level of responsibility was an adjustment, as I was never in the primary leadership role before, but the change was comfortable and easy as I found that teaching was a great way to become a role model and a leader for kids who started out where I once was.
Equally important to my responsibility and commitment to the young dancers are the relationships I develop with the parents. I make myself accessible by offering regular feedback and addressing any concerns. I have learned how to manage and balance these commitments and relationships with the other demands I have on my time.
Having been with this dance studio for seven years now, I could not be happier, knowing that I have been a positive influence in the involvement of dance education for young
Through my passion for dance and my evolving skills in being able to connect with younger children, I began to assist with other dance classes. Our dance school was invited to dance with the community Christmas play and my director assigned to me the responsibilities of organizing and rehearsing team practices. I continued to assist with the younger children and their classes, which eventually included the development of a formalized schedule, as I was working towards earning my community involvement hours for high school graduation.
Last year, my …show more content…
Costumes, songs, and choreography are all factors that I address over the course of a year. In June, I prepare my dancers to perform on stage. Initially, this level of responsibility was an adjustment, as I was never in the primary leadership role before, but the change was comfortable and easy as I found that teaching was a great way to become a role model and a leader for kids who started out where I once was.
Equally important to my responsibility and commitment to the young dancers are the relationships I develop with the parents. I make myself accessible by offering regular feedback and addressing any concerns. I have learned how to manage and balance these commitments and relationships with the other demands I have on my time.
Having been with this dance studio for seven years now, I could not be happier, knowing that I have been a positive influence in the involvement of dance education for young