"I realized that West African dance is connected to life in every way. Dancing and drumming are connected –– they're one thing, and it relates to life events –– I might not know every story behind every step, but there's a story behind every dance. There's a meaning –– it's a celebration. Every aspect of life is spiritual and connected to dance and music and I love that! Because dance and music is my life too, so it just told me that this was what I needed to be doing. After that I took three classes and was like, "I'm done with this. It's beautiful, but I can't do this!" I took a repertory class and then I just kept coming back and it got easier and easier, and now it's my life. It's a good way to live life, dancing all the time, dancing with every event. I love it!"
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