Amber's House of Dance

Emily has been dancing for 15 years and has spent the last seven at HOD. She was a member of the WMS Dance Team for three years, WAHS Dance Team for four years where she served as Co-Captain her junior year and Captain her senior year. She has been on the HOD All Stars for four years and an HOD teacher assistant for three of these years. Emily will be attending East Carolina University in the fall and will be participating on the ECU Dance Team.

“It’s truly difficult to express the way dance has influenced my life. It has shaped me into the person I am today; becoming more than just a hobby, it has become my life. Dance not only gives me a sense of accomplishment and pride, it gives me a second home with a group of my closet friends who have watched me grow mentally and physically. Dance has created a place for me to express myself. There is no better feeling than the feeling I get performing; it’s my comfort zone and defines who I am.”

“There are a ton of people I would like to thank as I finish my high school career, but especially my parents for everything they have done for me. I would not have been able to participate in dance without their help and support. They are, and always have been, my biggest supporters; never missing a performance and pushing me to be the best I can. Without them, I wouldn’t be the dancer, or person, I am today. Also, I want to thank my sister whom I have danced by her side all my life. Even though she may not be much older, she became a role model for me in our dance life. Lastly, I want to thank Amber. To most people, Amber is just a dance teacher or dance coach, but to me, she became a second mom. I knew I could go to her for anything. She helped me through obstacles in my life and she supported me with all my decisions. She pushed me to excel in life, not only in dance. She has made a huge impact on my life and the thought of never dancing for her again after this year breaks my heart, but, I know she has prepared me to be able to dance for other teams in the future. I know I couldn’t have achieved what I have in my dance life without these people. I owe it all to them for where I stand today”�Emily