Anna Speaks

The process of choreographing a show is one that varies significantly every time. So far, I have choreographed or helped choreograph 5 shows and each of them has looked very different depending on the stage of life I am in. My first one was a middle school show when I was a sophomore in high school. Now I am choreographing a high school show as a freshman in college.    One of my favorite things about choreographing musicals is seeing the whole show come together. There is something so special about creating a dance number and then seeing it come to life in the middle of a scene with costumes, props and lights. Seeing my vision on the stage is beautiful. Especially when it is peers or students that I have spent time with and feel connected to. It makes me so very proud. One of the challenges I have experienced is that up until this semester, most of the shows I have choreographed for I have also acted in. For instance, my senior year of highschool, I was the lead in my musical...

In the article,  “ Earning potential goes up a lot for Arizonans with college degrees. Here’s now much”   We see some really good statistics on the topic of how education affects incomes. Even the difference between high school graduates and non high school graduates is so significant. The numbers are shocking yet they feel correct. I firmly believe that is possible for someone to be extremely successful without degrees, but I fear that most people who do not complete school do not put in the effort to make their life one that accomplishes long term goals. The article, “ Ducey: Why Arizona needs more college grads”    made me feel truly inspired for our state of Arizona. I appreciate all of the information that was included in it. But it also has a plan, the funding, and the solution. I like how Governor Ducey relates to us by mentioning that he is a husband and father. It shows that he understands the challenges that come with being the head of the househ...

What a gift it is to feel deeply. I have always been an emotional person. I am often labeled as “the one who will always cry” or the “overly sensitive one”. While it does not usually bother me, I dislike how being sensitive has become perceived as a negative attribute. There are so many beautiful benefits to being open about emotions and feelings. In a world that is so self sufficient, being independent and strong is often highly praised. According to today's societal standards , we should all be able to support ourselves and do everything on our own. This includes handling hardships and emotions. On the surface, I feel as though the more I hide what I am feeling, the stronger I am. But deep down, I know that this way of thinking is not true and is unhealthy. It is a mindset that many of us need to change.    Image source Emotions can certainly get in the way. Feelings, while always real , are not always reality . Our feelings are often a side effect of a deeper issue that is ...