My final blog on The 14 Days of Dance is a reflection on all that I have written about. I have thought a lot about what I have written over the last few weeks and have realized how much dance means to me. Yes, I enjoyed it and loved to perform at competitions and recitals but I never realized that it was in almost every thought and movement I had in a day. I started to dance when I was four years old and today at the age of thirteen; I have a greater love for dance than ever.
Wherever I am dance seems to be close by. As I walk into the kitchen, I do a few dance steps. I practice dances in my head when I am in the car, bus, shower or watching TV. I remember when I was in fifth grade and I was dancing in my seat, Tracy (my teacher) said to me “Meaghan, this is not dance class”!
Where dancing takes me if anywhere I don’t know. I would like to dance through college and maybe teach dance if I can’t be the dancer anymore. Will I ever make it to the Rockettes if even for only a try out – I really need to grow!!? Will I make it to Broadway where I can continue my love of dance, singing an acting as well? Will I because a dancer for a pro sports team? Will any of my dreams come true? Will dance become a memory that I look back on with a smile on my face and a beat in my heart as a GREAT childhood memory. So many unknowns and only time will tell.
If dance ends up to be only a activity that I only got to do as a child that’s ok; I have learned a lot about performing and stage presence, met many friends, learned many dance steps and have truly enjoyed myself.
You would make a FANTASTIC dance teacher, Meaghan! You are lively, compassionate, fun, and a great role model. Go for it!
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