I have had a passion for ballet for as long as I can remember. Ever since my mom took me up to New York City to see The Nutcracker at five years old, I was hooked; however, it wasn't until the eighth grade that I decided I wanted to practice ballet myself. At first, there was not much skill and awkwardness seemed to take reign over my body. I began practicing on my own outside the studio and I increasingly became better. As a sophomore, I was able to begin taking pointe classes, which I was ecstatic about. After only four and a half years of dancing, my teachers constantly use me as an example to their other classes and often have me demonstrate a specific variation. Knowing that my highly esteemed teachers view me as a leader and positive example for other dancers elates me. Prior to starting dance, I hated standing out in every single way; now I embrace it when my teachers point me out or ask me to demonstrate something, because I realize how important it is to be viewed as a leader. A leader does not need to be officially appointed by a higher power in order to obtain leadership. Leaders take it upon themselves to inspire and motivate those around them. Ballet has helped teach me what it means to be a leader …show more content…
A tenacious work ethic has been the most beneficial direct result of dance. Especially in the beginning of my journey into the world of dance, I experienced times of devastation and frustration, which I have learned is inevitable in every journey in life; however, these occasional hard times are undoubtedly worth the end result of adopting a new talent. This freshly charged work ethic has not only been beneficial in my world of dance, but in my world of math, science, and language arts as well. My hardworking attitude directly translates to my academic life and has proven to me that success is almost always achievable with dedication and hard