My name is Samantha Osborne and I am a very passionate dancer. I dance in multiple different styles including ballet, modern, jazz, street style, musical theatre, lyrical, and even tap! I started dance at the age of 9 and over time, it has become something that means a lot to me and something I always strive to improve upon. Dance is another form of expressing my feelings and emotions words cannot. When I dance and perform, everything that is in my head just fades away, and all I can think about is how much I love to dance. Although it can be challenging sometimes, when I get on stage and I perform, it is always worth it. 

The goal for my exploration was to develop a deeper understanding of three styles of dance: ballet, modern, and jazz. Specifically, I wanted to understand more on what differentiates them and what specific different moves are used for each style and how to do them (or improve on them). I then wanted to use my findings to choreograph three unique pieces. Even though I have been taking these styles for a long time, I always want to improve and learn more. I believe I have achieved my goal as I have learned a lot more about these styles of dance and have created three different original pieces. 

After doing my research and creating my choreography, I decided to put my findings into an informative website in the hopes that it could encourage other young dancers to embark in their own dance explorations. I want this website to affect people by inspiring and helping young dancers like me to follow their passions.  I also want dancers to know that everything in dance is possible, it just requires practice!

In conclusion, I really hope this website has taught you a little more about dance and it has inspired you to begin your own dance exploration or even start dance all together!