Its incredible to be part of a process, or part of something during a time of change. Three years ago i stepped on that stage for the annual LTD Vibe competition and was blown away by the lights, sound, and immense crowd. My dance team was at a stage of change, it was our first time ever stepping foot on that stage, our first time getting recognized. After that performance we went through struggle and hardship in order to make the dance community take us more seriously. However, its amazing because time passes by in the blink of an eye. We transformed from a basketball spirit team to something more; a family of team loyalty, heart, and determination who dance not to compete, but to express our love for dancing. As I sit back from the hysteria of these past three years and reflect upon the changes that occurred, the emotions that ran rampant, the injuries, the tears and laughter that went from 9pm to 3am every monday, wednesday, and sunday night of my college career... it suddenly hits me that not only am I so blessed and lucky to be a part of this dance family, that the team's positive energy and motivating individuals help me through some of my most difficult times in college. There is nothing like a group of people that can be your support system when you need them the most... that's the beauty of community. Through MCIA I realize that it is possible to relate to anybody, friendships of the truest form can form with any kind of individual as long as both sides reaches out. MCIA has given me such a beautiful gift, and it only makes me wonder sometimes if I should pass this gift to someone else or if I should continue hording it for myself. But then again, another lesson this team has taught me is that if you love something enough, you also have the ability to let it go.
We shall see. All love.
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W57G2eGE79o
MCIA my first year - January 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLme5b712zM
MCIA my third year - January 2009
Change is good.
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