passion through dance

Dance class has been a huge part of Randall’s High school experience, “The class has been important to me because I was apart of the dance 1 showcase and have taken the class for two years now.” Randall loves the aspect of getting to meet a lot of new people. The rush of emotions when performing lifts his spirit and inspires him to learn more styles of dance to make others happy. From seeing the happy smiling faces on his audience creates a happy warm feeling in his heart. “The audiences’ reactions definitely move me to want to become a better dancer.”

As dance class is the class he looks forward to every blue day, he has met many great friends along the way. Being able to express dance with emotion and creating bonds with his fellow dancers, he smiles thinking of how these memories will be what he carries from high school.

Participating in many activities throughout high school, Randall’s performances on the grand stage with his good friends will hold a special place in his heart. The Dance 1 showcase led by Mrs. Blankenship was one of his favorite memories as he remembers the adrenaline rush of moving freely on the stage. He apprecaites Mrs. Blankenship for her patience, support, kindness, and of course her dedication to teaching her students the art of dance.

As the music faded, the final bows were taken, and the applause died down, the dark red heavy curtains come to a close. Feelings or pride and satisfaction were overwhelming, knowing that this is a moment none of the dances will ever forget.

An opening of light, right below the dark red heavy curtains, everything else, pitch-black. A feeling of nervousness, yet excitement at the same time is swallowing everyone. As the time comes closer to opening curtains, the dancers begin to focus. Going over and over their routines they have been practicing for months, all hoping that they won’t make a mistake on stage. As the curtains open, Jeffrey Randall takes a deep breath and puts a smile on his face. Those feelings of nervousness instantly fade away, and are overcome by confidence. He remembers why he loves dance so much and the emotion and happiness that is created throughout his audience.

Dressed in a long black sleeve shirt and red pants, with sneakers, that were double knotted, so they have no chance of coming untied during the performance. Dancing to the song “King Kendrick” by Kendrick Lamar.

“I feel happy when I dance, I am able to get my energy out, and express my emotions through dancing, and more specifically, hip-hop. Underclassmen should take dance so they can know what dance feels like.” Everyday coming into the dance room, Randall executes the same routine of stretching and working out in order to feel prepared for dancing for the period.

“I am able to show my emotions especially in freestyle dance, just moving to the music.”