Branches Book

BRANCHES

Author’s Statement: Teyana Brown

My passion has always been dancing, but step dance specifically captured everything I’ve always wanted in a dance style. It not only has the rhythm and steps, but it brings together the bond between everyone in the dance group. My passion for stepping mainly comes from the powerful and exciting feelings that I take away from it, and every time I watch a group of people perform it. My intentions for this research paper/personal essay is for the readers to not only be more informed about stepping but to also gain a perspective into why dancing means a lot me. To realize that it’s not only about the hand motions and foot work, but most importantly, the different people who come together to make it happen. The dance itself would not exist if there was not that one person or group of people to create it. In order to fully understand this piece, the reader should be open-minded about different styles of dance. It’s more enjoyable to read if they are willing to explore something new.

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