By Rachel LeGros
Concord Dance Academy was founded in 1981 with the goal to educate both the young and old about the art of dance. According to their website, students from over 40 towns in New Hampshire attend CDA.
Lindsay White, who will be starting her 15th year at CDA this year, has participated in many recitals and competitions as she has grown up. She spends anywhere from 19 to 23 hours a week dancing, and plans on going to school somewhere in New York for dance. On why she loves to dance, “I love it because I can exercise while doing something I love…it’s a great getaway from school and other things that are stressful.”
Lindsay’s sister, Abby White, is also a loyal student to CDA, starting her 12th year. Maybe it is because she comes from a family of dancers, but to Abby and her sisters, dancing is not just a sport. It is a form of art that lets you express your emotions through body movement.
Can dancing sometimes add stress to your life instead of being a reliever of it? Nikki Cullinan, also going into her 12th year at CDA, plays soccer along with dance. After soccer practice, she immediately goes to dance class, where she is there until 9:30. When asked if managing both sports is difficult, Nikki says it does get busy, but she wouldn’t give up one sport for the other.
Hannah Steff, a good friend of Lindsay’s, has learned a lot about herself over the years as she is entering her 14th year of dance. “I enjoy being able to grow and bond with my dance friends,” Hannah says on why she chooses to dance. When asked if she has ever thought of playing other sports, she says that the thought has never crossed her mine, and that she wants to stay focused on dance.
These students, among others from different schools, have learned that the art of dance combines exercise, friendship, and community.
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