1. What was your first
experience with dance?
“My first experience with dance
was at age 5 when I accompanied my cousin to her class. Funny enough, I did. not. like. it. The discipline, stretching,
following instructions - not for me. My real first dance experience was when I
was 10 and signed up for dance classes, to help with competitive skating, at
the Nicole Jacklin School of Dance in Alliston. However, this time I wasn't
messing with Ballet, it was time for something funky, so I went with Jazz! I
fell in love with the rhythm, the expression, my teacher, dance friends, and
belonging to a community in the studio. I really lucked out when choosing
between the two dance studio ads, of course I chose the prettier ad, and I've
never looked back!”
2. Is there an early dance
experience that stands out in your memory?
“I remember when I made the
conscious choice to take dance seriously. I was thirteen, spending half my time
with competitive skating, and every other night dancing. At that point, I was
taking jazz and acro, and I knew what I needed to do to bring myself to the
next level in dance... Ballet. If you read my earlier story, you would know
that I was no ballerina, and had previously stopped dancing because of
it. I was hesitant, but jumped in whole-heartedly. After that, the dance
bug was caught, goodbye skating, hello dance!”
“No regrets, I wouldn't say or
do anything differently. I learned everything through trial and error, and it
made me the dedicated dancer I am today!”
4. How have you evolved as a
dancer since that first experience with dance?
“Well, I started as a lanky
twig with absolutely no core control, who had a love of moving. Today I have
found a new philosophy for my dancing… why I do it, who I do it for, where it
stems from, and what I consider dance to be. These are things that I always
try to reevaluate within myself and keep an open mind to.”
5. What are five words that describe dance to you?
“Communication,
expression, relief, home, endless love. (sorry...that's technically six).”
Thanks for sharing
Jill!
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