The Importance Of Dance

The greatest thing that has sparked my development in leadership, service, and character is dance. I have been dancing for about 15 years, so my studio is practically my second home. Since the inexperienced age of three, I’ve been dancing my heart out on and off the stage. My dance teacher, Tammie McSwain, taught me the ins and outs of everything dance related, including proper technique, impressive leaps and turns, musicality, and performance. Tammie taught me how to go out on stage and grab the audience’s attention and hold them in the palm of my hand for the entire performance. She also taught me numerous valuable life lessons, such as about work ethic, time management, perseverance, and discipline just to name a few. She also instilled significant principles in me that I carry with me to this day, like the importance of faith. Most importantly, Tammie is the person who has inspired my dreams and passions for the future by giving me every opportunity I need to grow, learn, and mature as a dancer and person.

After dancing for her for 12 years, Tammie offered me an opportunity to start teaching. My

I know I have made a great influence on my dancers, but they have made an even greater impact on me. I love pouring my knowledge and devotion into the kids and helping them become better dancers each and every day. They have helped me realize my passion for dancing and teaching. When I see them on stage performing their hearts out, I get chills because I see how they are coming to love dance just like I do. I hope that I have taught them the joy in dance. Every time they step on stage, I want them to smile and feel their passion for what they’re doing throughout their bodies as they move. I hope I have inspired them to dig deep down inside themselves, find their passion, and embrace it. It will empower them for the rest of their lives, just as it has