There are so many different types of dancers and types dancing in this world. There are those who tell a story by dancing, perform since it’s their passion, or dance simply to feel a release from the outside world. And then there are those who dance in competitions in order to demonstrate their talent and ability in comparison with others. They are the dancers that are unnaturally flexible, being able to bend their backs in half and having hips...

We’ve all had those times where everything is going completely and utterly wrong. Usually in these situations there is no hope. I however, always try to stay positive. However, not only has this just been a characteristic, but it has actually led me to important accomplishments which were probably the most defining moments ones for me, making me extremely proud. The major switch to an emphasis of optimistic character and leadership role began during my third year of being...

Batman vs The Joker. Superman vs Lex Luther. The classic hero vs Villain. By the end of the movie we always aspire to be the hero that beats out the horrific villain. Of course everyone wants to be the hero, as that is the character that comes out winning. However if ever presented with the challenges that a hero truly faces many would change their mind to going back to being the civilian that has a simple life. Even though...

Dance has been a pretty big part of my life. I’ve been dancing since I was around 6 years old, and nowadays it occupies most of my free time as I dance around 20 hours a week. Throughout all these years of training I’ve put in all my effort to make sure that I am the best that I can be. With all of the hard work that I’ve put in and the passion for dance that I have...

Although I have completed the needed courses to be considered for admission into The University of California, I realize a few elements on my transcript may raise questions. One could be that although I am applying to be a computer science major, I’ve never actually taken a computer science class. Another could be as to why I chose to take an off period this year. Although my high school does offer computer science class, I was unable to sign...