My hip-hop teacher (:

My hip-hop teacher is..."original"

His name is Rashawn Hammons and he basically looks and dresses like a ganster. Well, a clean-cut nice looking friendly non-violent gangster. That, and he has a large collection of hats. Beanies, trucker hats, you name it.

He's a teacher and the leader/founder of Poe Kru. (that's a competitive dance team for all you people uneducated in dance..) He lives in Fayettvile, AR and has to drive all the way to Bentonville AR 3-4 days a week. I personally think its loyal and all but its just a little ridiculous. On top of all that, he teaches at another dance studio.

Rashawn is the 3rd person to actually see me TRY to hip-hop dance. I've had quite a few people tell me that i'm good, but I don't think its true. At all. Zilch. NO. Nada. El negative.

I'm quitting dance, (all of it. Jazz, Ballet, Point, Tap, Lyrical, and especially hip-hop.) and I honestly don't think Rashawn approves. Most people probably wouldn't notice that I wasn't there....except maybe Amanda. I know that it'll be really hard on me, but it'll be worth it.

I just really hope that Rashawn will find other people who are to shy to come out of their shell and actually DANCE. I mean, sure all dance teachers have found people with extrodinary talents, but I think that Rashawn can crack people. (in a good way) I don't want people to be judged or underestimated in dance. Ever. It literally kills me when I see that.

Good luck Rashawn. I hope you suceed.

11 Things A Dancer Should Promise Herself

11 Things A Dancer Should Promise Herself

1. To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

2. To speak of health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

3. To make all your friends feel that there is something wonderful in them.

4. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your dreams come true.

5. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.

6. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

7. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

8. To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

9. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

10. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

11. To always point your toes.