Just Dance

ninth graders a few basics, the flag work and dance they needed for tryouts. I decided to help out due to my dedication for color…

situations that both Ever and Senga have encountered were believable to a certain extent such as when Ever was freaking out when being touched and Senga had to dance while being injured. Other than that, both of their problems were solved. The characters lead me to new understanding because there are more qualities in the characters themselves and not just their personalities. Both Senga and Ever were funny because they talked about each other in a way that does not discriminate each other. …

practice I walked into the Page building and looked around confused. I was rushed into the practice room also known as the cafeteria. I listened intently as the coaches introduced themselves and taught us how to stretch properly. We also learned a dance and how to jump. The forty-five minutes passed by quickly and I couldn't wait to go back the next week. I also couldn't wait until my first competition. My first competition finally happened in December. We had sparkly outfits as we didn't…

“Blood, sweat, and chalk; never tears.” These words have guided my gymnastics career throughout high school. Pretty much starting from the beginning, I had to re-learn many skills and tricks that I had lost after quitting gymnastics for dance lessons in fifth grade instead of joining the competitive team. I lived for gymnastics and I still do. Walking into the gym always boosts my mood and gives me a rush of determination. As I began to re-master trick after trick that first year, kips and back…

The room itself was grand and ancient, with walls of rough hewn stone, polished granite floors, and a ceiling as high as ten men. There were eight long tables, the shortest on a raised dais along the far wall, and seven more set orthogonal to the first and extending to the entry. Sheaves of wheat and sprays of spring blooms adorned the walls, and cornucopias spilled fruits, nuts and candies onto each table. There were dancers, at least a dozen of them, draped loosely in silks of gold and rich…

drop their judgmental attitudes and accept one another as they are. A case in point is a Halloween dance party just like the famous Star Wars "scene in a bar" where Chewy and Han Solo find creatures and aliens of all different species laughing and drinking and dancing together. I'll never forget the first time I saw that scene -- it gave me hope that one day, we as a species could learn to have just as much fun together! The whole point of life is to love one another and enjoy yourself, and the…

Tech listened as the QP shared OPT plus consist of a therapist and a skill builder/case manager and they will come out for visits just like the IIH team did, but the services will not start until Mason returns in August. • Mason reflected on receiving A’s and B’s on his reported card and being promoted to the 10th grade. • Mason shared, “I am excited about being in dance class when school starts back because I did well the last semester.” • Mason informed the QP “I am interested in working”;…

“What I Did This Summer?” This summer I participated in many exciting events. I helped my dance studio with a dance camp and I spent a few days with my friends. The most exciting thing I did this summer was that my family and I went on a trip to Italy. I have gone to Italy only once before, and I was in fourth grade and it was my second time going to Europe. I love all the different cultures and the people I meet. In Italy everyone is kind and they try to speak English, even though they…

But, we decided to stay because It was already late, we were not very hungry and the music and the atmosphere were outstanding. Some people were having drinks and talking with occasional little dances, while others were paying more attention to the musicians. We only enjoyed the last twenty minutes of Lauren’s presentation, but more than enough to appreciate her dedication and the heterogenous and versatile voice she possesses. The small combo…

We all know failure is inevitable, but often leaves us feeling discouraged or insecure. My sophomore year I decided I wanted to try out for the Lewisburg High dance team. I wrote my name on the sign up sheet and the next day the coach announced there would be a meeting for everyone who signed up. I attended the meeting and the coach gave each of us a run down of how tryouts would go, and a CD with music so we could practice. She also let us know tryouts would be the following Friday. Excited as…