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2007

This song takes me way back to when I was still a student at Old Trail School. I was a preschooler and this song used to play in the car when my mom would drive me to school. I’d say this song was one of the first songs i’ve ever listened to in my life.

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Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder (Official Music Video)

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2008

“Just Dance” was my all time favorite song when I was around 4 years old! It would play in the car when my babysitter would drive me to dance lessons and when my mom would take me on day trips. I loved singing along to this song whenever it played on the radio. My first favorite song ever!

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Lady Gaga - Just Dance ft. Colby O'Donis

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2009

I love this song with all my heart! I’ve listened to it for such a long time always thinking of what it would be like living in a large city. New York, where big lights inspire you and where dreams can come true is the message of this song. I love hearing this song when it was new and now. When I hear it, its like a reminder to never lose sight of my dreams.

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Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind LIVE

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2010

My favorite summer memories are brought back when I listen to “California Gurls.” Although it came out around the time I was a kindergartener, I still remember my best friends and I dancing and singing along to this song during my summer playdates. Katy Perry was a very popular artist in my early childhood and this was one of my favorite songs from her!

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Katy Perry - California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

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2011

Avril Lavigne was one of my favorite singers when I was little. Her music is always so upbeat and fun just like this song, “What The Hell.” Again, car rides always made fun when I hear this song play and my memories were always happy when I was on the go. This song is a favorite of mine and will always be a throwback!

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2012

“Of The Night” by Bastille takes me back to when I just started loving to dance. The reason is because after I just started taking classes at Center Stage Dance Studio, I was inspired when watching other talented dancers dance to this song across the floor. When I saw such talent in others it got me to think that maybe I could dance like that too. This song brings back that feeling of inspiration to me every time I listen to it.

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2013

“Wings” by Birdy is such a valuable song to me. Using the acoustic version, I had my very first contemporary solo choreographed to this song. When I hear this song play, I remember the feeling I had on stage performing my solo and when I realized contemporary was my favorite style. So much emotion in this beautiful song, it makes me want to dance to it again.

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2017

This was a very popular song when my family and I traveled across Europe. I had so many amazing memories when traveling to Germany and every time I hear this song, I remember what it was like when life was normal and traveling was effortless. “Sign Of The Times” played in the car that we rented all the time. During our in-car castle tours, my jet lag was terrible. When I got sleepy, I closed my eyes and heard this song play. It was a great feeling.

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Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (Audio)

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2019

“Dive In The Water” takes me back to my very last dance convention I've ever competed at with my dance studio before COVID 19 took my season away. This song was used during my contemporary class as our combo, and it stood out to me because it was the only time I felt alive during that whole morning of classes. All I remember is me and the entire room of people dancing our hearts out together which was the best feeling. listening to this song brings back that memory but also reminds me of what it was like when everything in life was normal. Lastly, this song reminds me that even though I will never be competing with my studio again, i’m brave enough to take an opportunity and move on to better things.

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Blake McGrath - "Dive In The Water" | Music Video

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“Lucky” by Britany Spears is a song that has always been around in my time because it was released in 2000. This year during quarantine I took a deeper dive into this song because I noticed how much I connect to it. Right now I am shooting for big things and this song reminds me to always remember that even if you “have it all” whether its fame, money, or opportunities, you need to keep yourself humble and open to everyone or else you could end up with nothing. “Lucky” is a wonderful message and will forever be a piece that’s significant to my life. Britany Spears is also my icon and I have been listening to her music all my life.