By: Autumn Jester

PASSION PROJECT

I moved into Texarkana when I was 5 years old. My mom decided she wanted

to put me in an activity that would benefit me in the long run, so she

decided to put me into dance. I started dancing when I was 5 years old. Ever since I started, it has been something

that’s stuck with me throughout my life. When I went out on the big stage, underneath the lights, there was a

feeling like no other. Not only could I go out there and have so much fun, I could

express myself through the music as well. Dancing was a lot like my get

away. There was nothing else I would rather do!

IT ALL STARTED WHEN…

“Break dancing originated in the

Bronx area of New York City in the early 1970’s.”

“Facts About Dance- Did you

know?” Arts Alive. n.d. Web. 15 April

2013.

BREAK DANCING

“Martha Graham is often credited as the founding mother of contemporary and

modern dance.”

Hanson, Rachel. “Origins of Contemporary Dance.” Love to Know Dance. n.d. Web. 15

April 2013.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

“Many modern styles of dance such as jazz, hip hop and contemporary

still use the language of ballet for some of the

movements or use movements that have

been adapted from ballet.”

“The Origin of Ballet.” Scottish Ballet. n.d. Web. 16 April 2013.

BALLET

“A dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing

shoes with special hard soles or with taps.”

“Tap Dance.” Dictionary. n.d. Web. 16 April 2013.

TAP DANCING

“Ancient Egyptians used dancing for both entertainment and religion.”

“Dance Facts- History, Interesting Tips and Types of Dance.” Dance Facts. n.d. Web. 15

April 2013.

DANCE FACT

“Dance consumes a lot of energy. A three hour ballet dance is equivalent to two 90-

minute soccer games or running 19 miles.”

“Dance Facts.” 22 Facts. n.d. Web. 15 April 2013.

DANCE FACT

“Dancing is very beneficial to your health. It lowers the chances for heart and blood vessel

diseases, improves posture and weight, reduces stress and tension, improve brain function

because of constant presence of music, and can improve relationship between dance partners.”

“Dance Facts- History, Interesting Tips and Types of Dance.” Dance Facts. n.d. Web. 16 April 2013.

DANCE FACT