Loud beats, shouts and footsteps fill my ears, and an awful stench of sweat makes it’s way into my nose, but this dance studio is a special place nonetheless. It may seem hectic and rowdy to some people, but not to me. An environment I entered so cautiously at first started to become natural and safe. I had never thought I would spend so much time in this place doing something I loved. I would not forget how the first day went. After finding a dance class and contemplating for a long while, I finally gathered up courage to try it. The hour train ride was nerve-racking; I was on my way to a dance studio, somewhere I would’ve never imagined myself going. I ended up arriving an hour early, before everyone else. Greeted by an empty hall, I sat
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Leaving my comfort zone seemed difficult at first but the friendliness of the environment made it easier. We all shared the love of dance and had similar tastes in music; there was always something to talk about. They helped me with many obstacles in my life. I can call this group of people my second family, considering all the times we’ve spent together. Aside from making amazing friends, I learned to ignore other’s perceptions of me and simply do my own thing whether it be dance or in daily life. I wasn’t dancing for other people, but rather to improve myself and my own skills. I gained my positive viewpoint from being around positive people. MJ went through great difficulties to get to where she is now. In the midst of it all, she always remains positive and sees the bright side of things. She grew to be one of my role models. Optimism is a key to happiness and that’s what this place is to me. The positive aura makes me love being there. Whenever I was asked for a fact about myself, this is the place that pops up in my mind. My answer often would be: I’m part of ‘I Love Dance’. This place changed me during the 3 years I attended. It gave me an interest. It helped me break out of my shell. It brought excitement into my life. I had something to be proud of. It leaves me feeling refreshed. And most importantly, it makes me
Leaving my comfort zone seemed difficult at first but the friendliness of the environment made it easier. We all shared the love of dance and had similar tastes in music; there was always something to talk about. They helped me with many obstacles in my life. I can call this group of people my second family, considering all the times we’ve spent together. Aside from making amazing friends, I learned to ignore other’s perceptions of me and simply do my own thing whether it be dance or in daily life. I wasn’t dancing for other people, but rather to improve myself and my own skills. I gained my positive viewpoint from being around positive people. MJ went through great difficulties to get to where she is now. In the midst of it all, she always remains positive and sees the bright side of things. She grew to be one of my role models. Optimism is a key to happiness and that’s what this place is to me. The positive aura makes me love being there. Whenever I was asked for a fact about myself, this is the place that pops up in my mind. My answer often would be: I’m part of ‘I Love Dance’. This place changed me during the 3 years I attended. It gave me an interest. It helped me break out of my shell. It brought excitement into my life. I had something to be proud of. It leaves me feeling refreshed. And most importantly, it makes me