Ballerina

You get one go at life. That’s one chance to reach your goals and make your mark on the world. Everyone’s life should be enjoyed, however children with cancer don’t have enough time to reach their goals because of its small survival rate. Cancer is a devastating disease that effects more than the child fighting it, causing financial instability and sadness. Something needs to be done about it. The Make a Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are the only hope cancer patients…

The phrase "all men are created equal" is incorrect in the United States Constitution. Every person has different talents, skills, and situations which help them achieve in society. In the book "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr, he explores what would happen if everyone was engineered to be equal and no one was special. It is set in the year 2081, and everyone is the same. Weights are placed to create equal strength, signal blockers for equal intelligence, masks for equal beauty, and…

In our lifetime we may come across many experiences which we only know how to handle because of the way we were taught by our families. My family consists of two brothers, my mother, father and myself. Everyone stayed with my grandmother in West Humboldt Park except my dad who lived alone. My mother was who i looked up to all my life. I knew that no matter how mad I was with her, she’d always find a way to make me forget. She could make any day brighter with her smile and she taught me so much.…

To be unique means to be oneself and express one’s differences and individuality. Simply imagine a word without differences: everyone has the same beliefs, the same thoughts, the same life. Ayn Rand, the author of Anthem, has included sameness throughout her book, no one has their own talents. In addition to this, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., wrote the characters with a sense of unity. Uniqueness is not common in these stories, however both include similar characters that contain…

said, “I missed my parents and my brother who perished in the holocaust. I didn't know my future, I was trying to cope in darkness. Under my living circumstances it was very depressing, very hopeless.” Today children dream about being astronauts or ballerinas, when my grandfather was young he was living in the ghetto and he just wanted to live. The fact that we can decide where we want to go in life is incredible. Even though it may not seem so big, it's something we all must be thankful for. We…

Flowers in the Attic By V. C. Andrews Author Biography: Virginia Cleo Andrews was born on the 6th of June in 1923 in Virginia. In her teenage years, Virginia was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis that would later on keep her in a wheelchair. Upon completing high school, she would go on to complete a four year art course that she was able to take at home. She created a successful business for herself by selling her artistic abilities, but she soon realized that she wasn’t satisfied. She…

indulgent harmonies tones, some parts staccato and others just flowing with beautiful harmony. Hearing each part played by a different class of instruments, can bring such energy and beautiful melody that is astounding. It is easy to understand why ballerinas dance to this song especially. It is neither overwhelming nor is it too light to make an impact. The Nutcracker also has such amazing rhythm throughout the song, and it makes it so easy to follow and enjoy the song as well. This song is…

Important Agents of Socialization: Why the Family and Peer Relationships are the most important How do we develop our views of the world, ourselves and others? Or learn what is right and wrong, how to act in society and how to care for ourselves? It all derives from socialization. Socialization is defined as “The social processes through which children develop an awareness of social norms and values and achieve a distinct sense of self (Giddens, 85)”. There are two stages of socialization that…

parts of the body still. This technique of precise movements shown in hip hop through breaking and popping, demonstrates isolations of the body and is often described as robot-like movements. Isolations are also in every aspect of ballet because a ballerina is constantly working to hold her posture, head positions, and arm positions while also moving the lower body. Another technique used in hip hop comes from the bending of the legs, also known as plié. Dancers bend their legs to stay grounded…

addiction. all three of these struggles Robby encountered played a significant role in his demise and is the reason he is who he is today. Every child imagines being someone special one day. They may aspire to be a doctor, lawyer, actress, or even a ballerina. These career choices and dreams derive from what and who they are exposed to at young age. Robby himself…