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I believe competition brings out an abundance of confidence that one wouldn’t find anywhere else. As a highly competitive Irish dancer, I have gradually grown into the competitor I am today. It was, and is, not easy, but with the encouragement of my teachers, judges and friends, I grew. When I was thirteen, during a time when I felt the worst about my dancing and came across as a very timid and shy, I earned an important boost of confidence from a judge.
Showing a hint of confidence, I hoped to gain my second first at this competition to move up to the highest level, open championships. When I walked into the hall I recognized many of my competitors, but most of all, I recognized the adjudicators. One was a teacher that I dreamt taking classes

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