Being a dancer my entire life has definitely left its footprint. I have learned several valuable lessons that I hope to carry with me for as long as I can. Teamwork, dedication, and communication are three important skills I have acquired throughout my life as a dancer. Teamwork is an effective characteristic that will come in handy in the work force. It is important individuals know how to work well with others and that there is no "I" in team. This cliché phrase is true and imperative to the working world. There are always times where individuals of a company have to work together and collaborate ideas in order to carry out the most effective plan. I believe that being on dance teams my entire life has taught me how to be a good team player and incorporate everyones ideas to best complete the final task. Dedication is something dance has also taught me. There were several obstacles with my high school dance team, such as getting new coaches and girls wanting to quit. I remained loyal to the team and the Dixettes and never quit. Even when times got tough junior year of high school, I stayed on the team when several of my peers decided they had enough. This lesson has taught me to never give up on anything I do. I have recently used this lesson related to school. Although some of my classes are extremely difficult, I have been raised to never quit. I remained in these arduous classes and worked hard to overcome this challenge. Lastly, communication is a skill I have learned from being a dancer. I have learned how to effectively communicate with older individuals, such as dance teachers, coaches, and administration, as well as girls my age and younger. Learning to communicate is perhaps the most important skill I was able to learn from dance. As captain, I had to communicate with the girls on the team, the coaches, and administration. This has increased my public speaking and social skills, which are vital to my future. Dance has truly taught me several valuable lessons and skills that I aspire to possess in my future.