Fundamentals of Dance Getting to Know You

 I am Lynnette Lockwood currently a junior, attending Alfred State College, majoring in Human Service Management. I began my education at Corning Community College where I obtained an Associate in Liberal Arts and transferred to Alfred State College where I graduated in May 2013 with an Associate in Human Services. My goal is to obtain a 4 year degree and begin a profession working with children.

                I am taking this class because I love to dance to music. One of my favorite shows is “So You Think You Can Dance”. I enjoy watching the dancers on television perform and I have learned so much about dance, wishing that I possessed their talent. Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to take dance lessons but have never had the opportunity due to cost. When I came to Alfred State I was excited when I discovered that I could take classes at Alfred University. Unlike Alfred State, Alfred University offers dance and I jumped at the chance to participate. I have been trying to schedule this class since my first semester at Alfred State, but I have been disappointed because it conflicted with my degree required courses. This semester there was finally a space that did not conflict with my other classes. The opportunity has finally arrived and I am excited! I am taking this class because I want to take participate in a fun learning experience that is great exercise as well.

              I have had no prior dance experience and I know nothing about technical training or technique. When I was in grade school I did play soccer and basketball, but I currently enjoy working out and taking walks. I love yoga and I do belong to the Zumba Club at Alfred State.

             My first goal of the semester is to improve my dance skills. I dance for fun at home and do Zumba but I do not dance very well. My goal is to acquire dance skills that will make me a better dancer.

             My second goal is to develop my own unique dance technique. I would like to develop my own style so when I dance I can be smooth and beautiful.

             My third set of goals is to become more confident, try new things and meet new friends. I need to improve in these areas because I have always struggled with lacking confidence and not being outgoing. Although I am improving, I still have a way to go. I feel that dance will allow me to not be so afraid showing people what I can do. 

             I do not have any physical constraints, but I do have exercise-induced asthma. This is not a serious health condition, but I do need to stop and catch my breath on occasion and carry a rescue inhaler just in case. The other medical condition I have is malformation of my heel bones so I am required to wear orthopedically fitted inserts inside my shoes. I will not be wearing shoes during dance and this will affect my gracefulness and technique. 

               In conclusion I am looking forward to learning dance, become skilled with technique, and growing as a person. I am ready to learn and I will strive to achieve eloquence in movement.