What dancing taught me about culture My passion for dance began in front of a screen. When I was a little kid, I was obsessed with a dance TV show I'd watch everyday. I’d try to copy every move, jumping around the living room like I was on stage. I didn’t know it then, but that show lit a spark in me that’s still burning. Over the years, that curiosity became commitment. I started training, and today I’m part of a dance school. Dance isn’t just a hobby anymore, but it’s a part of who I am and made me grow from the inside. I’ve learned discipline, rhythm, technique, and how to express emotion through movement. But what’s surprised me the most is how dance connects deeply to culture. During my semester exchange in the U.S., that passion took a surprising turn: I got to be a cheerleader . At first, it felt completely new: the chants, the teamwork, the energy at games. But soon I realized it was just another way of dancing and communicating. Cheer wasn’t just about sharp moves and b...
