Dance Narrative Essay
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Kiana Pizzo
Professor Jarvis
Composition 101
09 November 2012
Dance:
There was a time in my life when the only thing I wanted to do was dance. It was like I couldn’t get up and start my day without releasing those wonderful endorphins. The instant high I would get just by moving my body and sweating really made me feel alive. There were days that I did not dance. I felt extremely lazy and my feet felt heavy like they were dragging across the floor as I walked. What a difference it made the way I felt for the rest of the day. It was like I could accomplish anything I set my mind to do. It all started when I was three years old. My first dance studio was called Ms. Frances in Rocky Hill, CT, later known as New England School of Dance. Ballet was the first type of dance that I was introduced to. I remember loving the small tutus I had to wear. Later came jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical. I remember my recitals and having all of the costume changes. It was so much fun backstage with my friends getting ready to go on stage to show off my dance moves. I also enrolled in a traveling hip-hop class at a different school that was located in Norwich, CT. This type of hip-hop was very old school with a lot of funky moves. The moves were a little harder, but I loved it. We had competitions all over the state. Meanwhile, Ms. Frances owner, Miss Adriana also had a
Page 2 competition team that she was putting together. She picked out the best girls that were capable of competing. I was one of the chosen few and was honored to be on the competition team. There were so many hours of practices, but I did not mind. It was my passion and I was determined to learn every step I needed to help my dance team be successful. After a couple of years, I was ready for something more advanced and challenging. There was a dance studio in Meriden, CT called United Rhythms. It was located at an industrial looking area. I never would have thought to put a dance
Kiana Pizzo
Professor Jarvis
Composition 101
09 November 2012
Dance:
There was a time in my life when the only thing I wanted to do was dance. It was like I couldn’t get up and start my day without releasing those wonderful endorphins. The instant high I would get just by moving my body and sweating really made me feel alive. There were days that I did not dance. I felt extremely lazy and my feet felt heavy like they were dragging across the floor as I walked. What a difference it made the way I felt for the rest of the day. It was like I could accomplish anything I set my mind to do. It all started when I was three years old. My first dance studio was called Ms. Frances in Rocky Hill, CT, later known as New England School of Dance. Ballet was the first type of dance that I was introduced to. I remember loving the small tutus I had to wear. Later came jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical. I remember my recitals and having all of the costume changes. It was so much fun backstage with my friends getting ready to go on stage to show off my dance moves. I also enrolled in a traveling hip-hop class at a different school that was located in Norwich, CT. This type of hip-hop was very old school with a lot of funky moves. The moves were a little harder, but I loved it. We had competitions all over the state. Meanwhile, Ms. Frances owner, Miss Adriana also had a
Page 2 competition team that she was putting together. She picked out the best girls that were capable of competing. I was one of the chosen few and was honored to be on the competition team. There were so many hours of practices, but I did not mind. It was my passion and I was determined to learn every step I needed to help my dance team be successful. After a couple of years, I was ready for something more advanced and challenging. There was a dance studio in Meriden, CT called United Rhythms. It was located at an industrial looking area. I never would have thought to put a dance