Dance Application Essay
Common Application Essay Prompt
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? If I had to choose one topic, idea, or concept that I find so engaging that it makes me lose all track of time, I would definitely choose dance. Dance has had such a powerful impact on my life that I will forever appreciate and cherish. I started dancing at the age of three. Like many parents of young girls, my mother put me in dance, and I am so grateful that she did. Little did my parents know that I would develop such a passion and love for dance. The dance floor is my happy place. I shut out all negativity and put everything on my mind aside while I am dancing and become …show more content…
Dance gives me confidence and helps me grow as an individual. In the art of dance there is no right or wrong. Dance provides an escape from reality and the many obstacles that we face in our everyday lives. Dance taught me to become social, strong, and to believe in myself. One person that has inspired me to further my interest in dance is Sandra Vaughan, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year. Mrs. Vaughan was the owner of Vaughan Dance Academy/Innovation Dance Company where I have spent my entire dance career. I would always go to her whenever I needed assistance and advice. If it weren’t for her I would not be where I am today. I would have other passions, different friends and a totally different lifestyle. Mrs. Vaughan has shown me a passion and love for something that I will always carry with me throughout my life. She has shown me this other side of life that I do not know how I could live without. Mrs. Vaughan has given me a place to call my
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? If I had to choose one topic, idea, or concept that I find so engaging that it makes me lose all track of time, I would definitely choose dance. Dance has had such a powerful impact on my life that I will forever appreciate and cherish. I started dancing at the age of three. Like many parents of young girls, my mother put me in dance, and I am so grateful that she did. Little did my parents know that I would develop such a passion and love for dance. The dance floor is my happy place. I shut out all negativity and put everything on my mind aside while I am dancing and become …show more content…
Dance gives me confidence and helps me grow as an individual. In the art of dance there is no right or wrong. Dance provides an escape from reality and the many obstacles that we face in our everyday lives. Dance taught me to become social, strong, and to believe in myself. One person that has inspired me to further my interest in dance is Sandra Vaughan, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year. Mrs. Vaughan was the owner of Vaughan Dance Academy/Innovation Dance Company where I have spent my entire dance career. I would always go to her whenever I needed assistance and advice. If it weren’t for her I would not be where I am today. I would have other passions, different friends and a totally different lifestyle. Mrs. Vaughan has shown me a passion and love for something that I will always carry with me throughout my life. She has shown me this other side of life that I do not know how I could live without. Mrs. Vaughan has given me a place to call my