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<p>I had always been nervous before a dance performance, no matter how many hours I had put into perfecting each move. The thought of people watching me as I performed was nerve-racking. Dancing was a way for me to relieve my stress in the middle of studying for an exam, I would often play music and just dance, choreographing moves or practicing old ones. Dancing was a way for me to bond with others, over Saturday nights trying to figure out a new routine. As a result, dancing felt like something private to me, something I shared with only myself and my friends. </p>
<p>It wasnt until I was in high school that I truly became comfortable dancing in public. Performing in front of others became natural to me after I joined my high schools dance club and after leading the dance ministry at my church. Both these activities pushed me to let go of my reservations and opened up a vast array of opportunities for me to showcase my talent and passion. The dance ministry I led had gone to the Philippines, to China, and to different outreach events in Hong Kong, and each performance not only helped me to become a better dancer but has also made me more confident one.</p>