Right to the Pointe. A journey of learning ballet

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People dance for many reasons. They dance to entertain other people, express themselves to others, have fun with their friends, and showcase special traits of their culture. People even choose to dance to express their faith, keep their bodies fit and healthy, and even to just learn something new. People have been dancing forever. Dancing was once a way to show how an individual felt or what they were thinking before languages were even around! Dance is still a very important part of the rituals of many cultures. There are tons of different forms of dance: social, theatrical, religious, etc. There are also many different disciplines within each style, Ballet, Modern, Jazz Dance, World Folk Dance, Hip Hop, etc. ...

... trained here in Oregon. I learned something different from each, even though classes were long and grueling. And yet, although at times I wanted to quit, I sensed that I would be rewarded for my attempts and efforts. Each time I tried something new I was determined to apply what I had learned, both as a person, and as a dancer. Each time my knowledge grew. By this I mean that not only did I learn new steps on the dance floor, but I also acquired maturity in my outlook on life. I became able to accept change, because I knew it meant getting better. Through completing my senior project and also over the years, dance has

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