Enjoyment, the opportunity to express myself and doing something meaningful are my three main reasons to study performing arts.
While almost every little girl finds it amusing to dance in front of the mirror in a new pink tutu, for me the art of movement was always a part of my day and became my steady companion. From the first time I put on my ballet shoes, dance has been my source of inspiration, self-expression and pure joy. It is not only everyday practice but a part of who I am and what I want to be.
I have studied classical ballet (Van Niekerk Academy) and gymnastics since the age of four, which provided me with a strong technical base while participating in multiple workshops and auditions improved my competence. I successfully auditioned to Tring Park School and for several years studied there ballet, modern and tap which encouraged me to treat dance as my true vocation and developed self-discipline. …show more content…
I completed my GCSE and AS-level dance courses in Contemporary dance, acquiring understanding of choreography and developing critical thinking skills through performance analysis. In addition, I completed an AS-level in History and am studying toward an A-level in French, Art and English Literature. These courses taught me to work independently and as part of a team. My work has led me to explore Christopher Bruce's ‘Ghost Dances’ - I was mesmerized by the way he communicated his ideas, intertwining different techniques and artistic means, and the way he could influence the public on an emotional and intellectual level. It gave me motivation to address challenging modern issues through contemporary dance and made me realise that I enjoy this style the most. My fascination with the context of dance strengthens my determination to develop my practical and analytical skills to a higher
While almost every little girl finds it amusing to dance in front of the mirror in a new pink tutu, for me the art of movement was always a part of my day and became my steady companion. From the first time I put on my ballet shoes, dance has been my source of inspiration, self-expression and pure joy. It is not only everyday practice but a part of who I am and what I want to be.
I have studied classical ballet (Van Niekerk Academy) and gymnastics since the age of four, which provided me with a strong technical base while participating in multiple workshops and auditions improved my competence. I successfully auditioned to Tring Park School and for several years studied there ballet, modern and tap which encouraged me to treat dance as my true vocation and developed self-discipline. …show more content…
I completed my GCSE and AS-level dance courses in Contemporary dance, acquiring understanding of choreography and developing critical thinking skills through performance analysis. In addition, I completed an AS-level in History and am studying toward an A-level in French, Art and English Literature. These courses taught me to work independently and as part of a team. My work has led me to explore Christopher Bruce's ‘Ghost Dances’ - I was mesmerized by the way he communicated his ideas, intertwining different techniques and artistic means, and the way he could influence the public on an emotional and intellectual level. It gave me motivation to address challenging modern issues through contemporary dance and made me realise that I enjoy this style the most. My fascination with the context of dance strengthens my determination to develop my practical and analytical skills to a higher