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I have two dogs, and two cats. i wouldn't trade them in for the world. They gave me so many different experiences that I probably would've never known of. They taught me how to take care of things, and have a great responsibility. They also taught me how to love for other things.

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I joined this five year program in 8th grade. This program has taught me a lot of responsibility. Now, going onto my third year of the program I grew an even bigger love for kids and dance. I have so much love for  teaching kids what I love. Last year, I was given the opportunity to do a dance that included ages as young as 2 to as old as 16. I love choreographing, and it was just a great experience overall. The downsides of me doing what I love was I got a lot of hate. The girls I danced with wouldn't talk to me because they were mad that I was able to take part with that dance. Also due to some of my choreography I fell on my neck, and was injured the week before recital. That was a rough time period in my dance career, but I think I have grown into a better dancer and teacher after that.

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One of the hardest pills to swallow since 2018 was my dance teacher passing away on April 30, 2018. My teacher, Shannon was my best friends (Tiana) mom. Miss. Shannon was basically my second mom. Her passing was very sudden and unexpected due to a heart attack. Her death has changed the way I see the world. It made me realize you never know what day is going to be your last, so you should live each day like it is. Her death made me open up more about my feelings, and also taught me how to care for others more. Since Tiana lost her mom and her dad isn't in her life, it showed me how you should never judge someone because you don't know what they are experiencing.

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I am a sophomore in High School, but from the experiences I've faced so far I changed into a different person. Last year, I lost almost all of my friends due to gossip and drama. They have shown me that I can be very independent. During those times I started to slack in school and dance but after a month I realized I needed to start working harder. At the end of freshman year I auditioned for a school to get a new start, unfortunately they don't accept sophomores unless there is an open which is very rarely. I took that sign as a learning experience, and having hope that this year will be better. So far, my year has turned around.

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This year i started my first real job for Morey's Piers although, I worked for my dads restaurant. This job has changed me because of the different situations I dealt with this year. I think working made me more responsible in a sense. I also got to meet new people from all over the world, and some that live pretty close. They all taught me their different lifestyles, and it changed my perspectives on life.

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I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. Dance has always been apart of me, even though I quit for two years. I am included in my dance schools "teacher in training program" which allows me to become a dance teach, or I can own a dance school. Dance has changed who I am because when I have ever been in a desperate need for help dance has always been that thing. Dance allows me to be creative and express the feelings I don't know how to say. I love performing, and I realized that is what I want to do as a career path. Competition has also taught me it's okay to lose in life and it's okay to win in life, as long as you're with the people you love.

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I live with both of my parents. My mom is a stay at home mom, and my dad owns a restaurant. I am the middle child in my family. I have an older brother, and a younger sister. My family has grown me into the person I am today because they are so supportive and caring. They always are understanding when I make big mistakes, and they want to help me change. When all went wrong, I was glad to say my family was there for me to fall back on.