I’m a dancer. I have been for most of my life. It is what I love to do. It is who I am. I wouldn’t change that for anything in this world. When I am on the stage, I feel like I’m being transported to a different world, where it’s only me, the stage, the lights, the music, and my rhythm. I never realize that I’m on stage until the music stops and the applause begins. Dancing has brought me from being a shy little girl, to a grown, confidant woman.

 This being said, I’m here to deliver a message. Don’t ever be afraid to go after what you believe in. Don’t let someone discourage you from doing what you believe is right. For example, when I audition, I always hear the same wise words of advice: Because you are here, there are three other dancers that stayed home. They let intimidation cloud their chances of becoming successful. If you don’t go out and put forth a valiant effort into what you want, and if you don’t show that this is really what you want, why should people remember you? Why would they remember that one face in the back of the crowd, when there is someone equally if not better qualified striding to the front row? Though this is a dance example, it can work in any situation.

 Moral of the story: follow your dreams. Go for what you believe in. Don’t let anyone stand in your way, steal your shine, diminish your confidence, or deter you from your actions. If you want it, take it, because no one will do it for you.

 What are you passionate about?