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Editors Note

WE all dance, its only that most of us do not

realise that we do. From the moment we are

conceived we are give a beat. HEART BEAT. The very

first beat that signifies a life form. So we come into

the world as dancers. In our daily life we are

surrounded by all sorts of beats. So we dance all

day all night. Its true, we all dance. Surprised?

What is dance? Movement of the body expressing

emotion, right? Isnt that what we do on a daily

basis, For as long as you breath you are always

dancing.

Samz on point

Dancer/ choreographer

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Born and raised in the capital

city, so you can bet I was

exposed to a whole lot of

things. But even though thatwas the case, coming from a

Christian home I was brought

up with disciple of the

highest order. Every Sunday

was church day. But I was

never a dancer then I used to

be a singer . My younger

sister and I were known as

the brotherand sister choir.

Years went by and singing was

still my thing. As the years went

by I started to dance but in

church. It all started in the

church, just as my singing did.

But it when I entered my first

dance competition, Dance Africahosted by Channel O in 2007

when I realised that this is where

am meant to be, that dance is

what I want to do.

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7 years later and am still

dancing and am not about to

stop. Dance is my life and

thats all that surrounds me,

from the moment I wake up to

the very moment I lay in bed.

Its been years since I started

dancing but am still a work in

progress, because dance takes

time and practice never stops.

Am not the best among the rest

but I become better by the day

than I was yesterday so I train

to be the best tomorrow.

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In the 254, dance is alive and people know about.

Sure, there are several dance competitions that pop

up from time to time . There are several events that

have dance performances and also artists who use

dancers for stage performances and in their videos.

But the million dollar question is, are dancers

really appreciated in this country? Many are the

times I have heard dancers say that they arent

appreciated for the kind of work they do. My

opinion, lets appreciate the art that dance is first

and embrace it, the rest shall fall into place. Put in

time and create art that is worth being appreciated

and trust the rest will appreciate you as well. Sowhen its time to perform or showcase, you best

SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT major and let

the audience HAVE IT , that way you know

you have left them with a lasting impression.