Dancing is my passion I love the way that my body moves and the way that music can take me to another world When I hear an upbeat song I cannot help but start dancing along It is as though the rhythm flows through me and I cannot resist the urge to sway my hips and let my feet follow the beat Dancing makes me feel alive free and unstoppable I started dancing when I was just a little girl My parents took me to a ballet class and from the very first day I knew that this was something special I loved the way my tutu swirled around my legs and the way that my arms moved with grace and elegance But as I grew older I realized that there were so many other types of dances in the world that I wanted to try I tried everything from salsa to tap from hip hop to contemporary and each one taught me something new I learned how to tell a story with my movements how to connect with others through dance and how to push myself beyond my limits I met amazing people who shared my love of movement and it was through dance that I found my community Now whenever I walk into a dance studio or performance space I feel an electric excitement wash over me This is my sanctuary This is where I can express myself fully and embrace my true self I do not care about how I look or how others perceive me All that matters is the music the movement and the magic that happens when they come together Dancing is not just a hobby for me It is a way of life It has taught me discipline perseverance confidence and the power of human connection When I dance I feel transformational- like I can take on the world I know that I will never stop dancing as it is something that brings me endless joy and fulfillment