On a scale of one to ten, I would be a 7.5 because I really do love drama but I still can get a little shy in front of big audiences. Since I was little I've always loved performing. My first performance was in kindergarten, I still remember, it was a musical and I was dressed in a green shirt with sparkly grapes decorated diagonally across the shirt. I remember the thrill that being on stage and the smile that I had on my face was huge. The next couple of years I participated in many other plays, shows, skits, and chances when I got to be on stage. From the USA to Taiwan to Hong Kong to Singapore, I never lost my enthusiasm for being on stage and performing. In Taiwan I had a teacher named Mrs. Carter, she was one of my favorite teachers and she was the one teacher that really brought me out of my shell. She helped build my self confidence and made me a better person. Thanks to her I was the lead in all the class plays, skits, and performances and I loved it. When I moved to Singapore I went to a place called Center Stage which is an acting class. I went there quite frequently and took part in a play there about a Greek legend where I was one of the main characters.
Besides, acting, I also love performing on stage when dancing. I took ballet when I was younger in the US and I love the feeling and energy that I got from it (the pink tutus were also very cool!) In 5th grade I was part of the IS variety show in SAS and I loved getting to dance and be part of a show, at the end of every performance I wished I could do it again and again. I also have been part of all the MS dance shows since 6th grade for both semesters. I have experience in the genres of hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and tap dancing. I also have taken dance and drama each year as electives in middle school. Every year my friends in my building and I come up with 3-4 choreographed dances to perform at our building Diwali party at Holiday Inn. I also go to a dance class outside of school called Jazz Cats where I learn jazz and hip hop mainly. Singing wise, I don't have much background, but I have taken choir in 6th grade as an elective and I used to go to singing class for 2 years. Overall, I love being on stage and getting to perform in front of an audience. I took drama to help grow my confidence and self esteem. I also took it to help me become less shy and more open to stepping outside of my comfort zone and into a state of mind where I know that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you try and risk sometimes getting something wrong.
