Dancing through Covid- 19 has been such a challenge . Adding mask to such a intense sport already was determintal to me . I always felt like I could not breathe and I could not cope with the fact that I have to dance with a mask . At first I would cry and do anything to avoid dance classes .I felt like a slight depression . In march through august during the big hit of coronavirus . I dreaded waking up and having to do normal things with now so many precautions I hated taking online classes and I was drained by everything.I am already a dramatic person . I felt like corona was ruining my life. I did not get to complete a track season . I didn't get a senior prom . Also my parents planned to take us to Europe and on a cruise. Both of those trips were cancelled. In the moment I felt so much loss. Like I had nothing to look forward to . At the company I was dancing at I stopped going to his only classes and ultimately stopped dancing for 2 months .
Then August rolled around and I had to go to college. I was dreading it as well because everyone says freshman year of college is so fun . The only difference with us is we have to wear masks and have to stand 6 feet apart so how are we supposed to have fun ? My first day of classes were okay it was new and nothing I have done before. But my first day of dance classes were way better than I thought. All these people that I just met and we already have something in common . We are all dancers doing what we love and can't breathe while doing it. Every week I looked forward to my two dance classes . Although often times is at ad really wished we didn't have to wear masks so we could participate in partner activities and smile at one another. It became bearable. I would still get sad from time to time with the pressures of not forgetting a masks or standing too close to people but I was getting better.
My choice to dance at Kennesaw was one of the best decisions . I don't think any other school would have suited me . I don't really have any dance friends but I love being around these girls. I am happy . Being around everyone makes my heart warm . It felt more connected o dance rather than watching through a screen . I have honestly grown as a dancer and performer . I feel like this big change in our lives have helped us to grow so much more . Even with the barrier masks. I am so appreciative of this life changing event . I feel as if it has all helped us to connect in more ways and to see each other in more ways then one.
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