Personal Narrative: My First Summer With Inlet
2013 was my first summer with Inlet. Due to being so young, I was advice to only participate in the first 2 weeks. Back then I was a hip hop dancer, I didn’t know what modern was nor did I ever take a modern class. I remember walking in feeling nervous but as soon as I saw everyone hugging each other, I knew this was where I belonged.
In 2014, I decided that I wanted to come back to Inlet for another summer. I also knew that I wanted to stay for the whole time, but sadly that wasn’t exactly an option due to certain circumstances. This was my first year with a pre-professional ballet company and I loved it. I remember circling up on the last day crying because I couldn’t stay. I loved it more than anything. Right then and there I knew next year was the year I was going to participate in the full thing. …show more content…
I knew this was something that I wanted to do. One of my biggest fears was that was used to be my team mates or friends were now going to me my teacher someone that I wouldn’t be as close to. But that wasn’t the case.
I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for Inlet. They didn’t just teach me how to dance. They always talk about how they want to further people through dance and they have definitely furthered me. I have been taught not to hide and to have confidence in everything I do. They gave me the opportunity to show them what I can do and help me continue to get better from there. You aren't just another number, you’re a person that they actually care enough to invest time into.
Words can’t even begin to describe how much Inlet means to me. I start the day off with a smile and still have it 6 hours later. Although I’m not sure if being a dancer is the correct profession for me, everything I have learned can help me in anything I venture to do. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with Inlet Dance company, they are my family, and I wouldn’t spend my time doing anything
In 2014, I decided that I wanted to come back to Inlet for another summer. I also knew that I wanted to stay for the whole time, but sadly that wasn’t exactly an option due to certain circumstances. This was my first year with a pre-professional ballet company and I loved it. I remember circling up on the last day crying because I couldn’t stay. I loved it more than anything. Right then and there I knew next year was the year I was going to participate in the full thing. …show more content…
I knew this was something that I wanted to do. One of my biggest fears was that was used to be my team mates or friends were now going to me my teacher someone that I wouldn’t be as close to. But that wasn’t the case.
I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for Inlet. They didn’t just teach me how to dance. They always talk about how they want to further people through dance and they have definitely furthered me. I have been taught not to hide and to have confidence in everything I do. They gave me the opportunity to show them what I can do and help me continue to get better from there. You aren't just another number, you’re a person that they actually care enough to invest time into.
Words can’t even begin to describe how much Inlet means to me. I start the day off with a smile and still have it 6 hours later. Although I’m not sure if being a dancer is the correct profession for me, everything I have learned can help me in anything I venture to do. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with Inlet Dance company, they are my family, and I wouldn’t spend my time doing anything