Why I Want To Be A Dancer Essay

Often times, the most important thing for an artist, or student, to do is reflect upon what they have learned, how they have changed, what they want to improve upon. I say this, because for an artist to become comfortable in their work, often means they have not pushed themselves to grow. I also believe that being able to see how far you have grown shows an artist their potential to continue to grow. For me, simply being in Iowa City with new teachers has helped me to grow exponentially as a dancer. Intermediate Jazz has helped me grow in a short eight weeks for a variety of reasons. First, I was able to learn how I learn best in a dance class. Secondly, I was able to focus rather strictly on my technique. Finally, I was able to learn from a graduate student, and was given a look into a different type of jazz than I am used to. …show more content…
I still notice my feet naturally turning out, when they are supposed to be in parallel. I also hope to improve on my pirouettes. I am still learning how to truly align me head and tail, and I hope that when I figure that out, pirouettes will become easier for me. I also hope to continue to improve on my individuality as a dancer. I am finding that there is a fine line between doing as the teacher wants and making it your own. Obviously, to become confident in movement, I must find where the movement fits best on myself. That being said, I do not want to lose the integrity of the combination. Looking back on the past eight weeks, I have found that I have improved in a variety of ways as a jazz dancer. However, I hope to continue to learn, for I am not satisfied with where I am, when I can see where improvement can be made. I believe I have transitioned well to Iowa City, considering I have been dancing in the same studio for the past fifteen years. I have enjoyed learning and growing from different teachers, which will, in turn, help me create my own style when I become a