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2009

Justine Brown

Athol, ID

The Impact Square Dancing Has Had on My Life

Square dancing has always been a part of my life, and I’ve grown up with it. When I was small I would go to dances with my parents and grandparents, and I had my own club skirt to match them. Once I got older, I took square and round dance lessons and got more involved in the activity. Over the years I have done so much in square dancing, and in turn, dancing has given so much back to me. It has impacted me and my life in amazing ways. It has impacted my family and our relationship, it has made it possible for me to meet so many new people, and it makes it possible for me to live a healthier lifestyle.

My family is one of the most important things in my life. They are always there for me, they give me support, and they give unconditional love. And square dancing is something we all do together. My parents, grandparent, brother and I all dance and have for many years. It has brought us all closer together and has strengthened our bonds. It allows us to spend more time together and I am so grateful for that. That extra time spent together has impacted not only my own life, but the life of my whole family.

Square dancing is a very social activity, and it has made it possible for me to meet so many new people. I’ve grown up with all the dancers around me, and they are like another family to me. I’ve also made so many amazing friends through square dancing. I’ve met and danced with other teenagers and kids my own age, and we’ve all become really close. We talk on the phone, text each other, and hang out outside of dancing. We go to the movies, go swimming, and just have a great time. I’ve made friendships and friends that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Square dancing has made it possible for me to live a healthier lifestyle. It’s a physical activity that, I think, is so good for people. On a Saturday night, instead of going to the movies and having popcorn and soda, I’m square dancing. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m doing something that is good for me, something that I love, and something that is healthy.

Square dancing is a huge part of my life, and it has impacted me in so many ways. It has impacted my family and our relationship, it has made it possible for me to meet so many new people, and it makes it possible for me to live a healthier lifestyle. Square dancing has always been such a staple and prominent feature in my life that I can barely imagine my life without it. Square dancing is something I love to do, and I want to continue to do it for as long as possible.

Justine Brown

2008