“Dance has helped me get through a lot of tough times. Dance is something that I owe my life to. Without it, I don’t know where I would be. It makes me see things in a whole different perspective… Honestly, if it wasn’t for dancing I don’t know where I would be right now,” said […]
On January ninth and tenth, the Thornton Academy dance program presented a Winter Dance Concert. All seven TA dance classes performed, along with the Dance Company, Community Dance Project, and Ballroom Club. In total, over 200 students performed at the two shows. The show presented all kinds of dance styles, from contemporary to jazz, ballroom, […]
For many teens, dancing is a refuge, a space they create for themselves where they can’t be judged for making mistakes. In a society which too often revolves around perfection, dance is a necessary escape for many. Senior Briaunna Elliott uses dance to relieve the pressures of school, work, and college applications. During a break […]
In mid-November, Thornton Academy hosted Community Dance Project where multiple dance companies, dance schools, and smaller dance groups all danced in one show. One of the dance companies included our own TA Dance Company.
