New Solo!

On Monday Night (4/13/15), my dance teacher taught us a short lyrical combination during Lyrical Tech. The song was to Find Me by Christina Grimmie, and I just felt myself fully immersing in the routine. Although it was just a combination, I danced the hardest I have ever danced in Lyrical Tech and really portrayed my emotions. Two days later, my dance teacher surprised me by saying he wanted to make that combination into an actual routine for me to compete as another solo! At first I was hesitant, because I already have two solos, but he reassured me that this solo would be more focused on bringing out my emotions instead of focusing solely on the technique. For this solo, I wouldn't have to be worried about perfecting the choreography; I could dance however I wanted to without worrying about my placement in overalls. He also told me I would be competing my new solo in two weeks! I'm both excited and nervous about this new solo, but it will be an interesting experience!

Hall of Fame Dance Competition 2015

Last weekend (3/28-3/29), my studio attended Hall of Fame Dance Competition. We did really well and placed in many overalls. One of my students, Kylie, placed 4th with her solo, which is the highest she has ever placed! I was so proud of her; she did a wonderful job. As for me, I placed 6th overall in the senior category, which meant that I was competing against 16-18 year olds! I did really well, considering I was up against some really amazing dancers. Also, my duet with my sister, Spirit Guidance, placed 1st overall! It was a great competition!

You can watch our duet here: http://www.halloffamedance.com/halloffame/jukebox.aspx?id=7859&searchurl=%2fhalloffame%2fsearch.aspx%3fid%3d523%237859

Student Recognition Awards!

This year, I submitted projects for the Student Recognition Award in my school district. I participated in two categories: Dance and Early Childhood Development. I had to audition a dance piece (my solo) and create a lesson plan book for children. I won for both of my categories, and I was one of 80 winners out of over 1,000 entries! I attended an awards breakfast today (4/3/15) and got recognized for my awards. I'm so excited and humble to have received these awards and hope to further my education in those fields!

CHS Dance Daze in Mercury News and in Danville San Ramon!

Here are two more newspaper articles written about my dance club!

Mercury News: http://www.mercurynews.com/my-town/ci_27777024/around-san-ramon-cal-high-students-teach-dance
Danville San Ramon: http://danvillesanramon.com/news/2015/01/29/cal-high-dancers-offer-free-youth-classes

5 Leg Turns!!!

On March 10th, I did five leg turns for the first time in my life! My dance teacher, Bill, had never seen anyone do five leg turns before, so he was extremely surprised. I was so excited and felt so accomplished for achieving something that no one in my studio has ever done before. I posted the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXtivpyw7kc