When I started my sophomore year at Seattle Prep, I told myself I would do something challenging. I made a goal of finding something that is uncomfortable, and doing it. Sophomore year was the year I joined Pulse, Seattle Prep's dance team. Before Pulse, I have never danced for recreation, and I knew this would be a challenge. I could not even present a speech in front of a small class, I had no idea how I would be able to dance in front of the whole school. I attended the intensive camp during summer, and was without a doubt the worst dancer on the team. I struggled with remembering the counts, my moves looked weak, and I looked confused every time I performed. Pulse was so much harder than I thought, and the idea of performing in front of the school terrified me once I realized how bad I was.
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I spent about three hours practicing at my house after each day at camp, but still received harsh criticism from my judge. My judge was a senior during my sophomore year, and looked so disappointed after my performance. Hearing her critiques was heartbreaking, she told me that I needed to practice, but didn't realize I was practicing every day. I worked hard during the camp and even after, but no one realized how hard I was trying. It wasn't until near the end of the week that I realized what I was doing wrong. Halfway through the camp, our coach gave us a heart to heart about the true meaning of Pulse. Ms. Aara, our coach, explained that we are family, and always need to help another. She pulled me aside after practice and told me, "you need to stop doubting yourself every time you come onstage, you know the dance, and I know you know the dance, so be confident in what your doing." I don't think she knows how important those words were to me at that
I spent about three hours practicing at my house after each day at camp, but still received harsh criticism from my judge. My judge was a senior during my sophomore year, and looked so disappointed after my performance. Hearing her critiques was heartbreaking, she told me that I needed to practice, but didn't realize I was practicing every day. I worked hard during the camp and even after, but no one realized how hard I was trying. It wasn't until near the end of the week that I realized what I was doing wrong. Halfway through the camp, our coach gave us a heart to heart about the true meaning of Pulse. Ms. Aara, our coach, explained that we are family, and always need to help another. She pulled me aside after practice and told me, "you need to stop doubting yourself every time you come onstage, you know the dance, and I know you know the dance, so be confident in what your doing." I don't think she knows how important those words were to me at that