sr. company profile: julia edelman

Dance is my passion and is something that I look forward to every single day.  Ever since I was three years old I have been dancing at Westport’s Academy of Dance – a place that has become my second home.  Throughout my 13 years here, I have learned so much and have made the best of friends.The Academy has given me so many opportunities to excel as a dancer including many incredible parts in our production of The Nutcracker and a variety of recitals every year.  Also, I was lucky enough to be chosen as a student choreographer in last years’ Winter Workshop.  It was truly an unbelievable experience and is something that could only have been possible at the Academy.Other than dance, I love hanging out with my friends, writing poetry, and skiing with my family.  Because dance takes up such a big portion of my life, I don’t have much time to do other sports or school activities.  Even when we have the occasional time off from dance I have to spend time doing schoolwork and writing college essays.Although it’s my senior year and I have a lot to stress over, I am so happy to be graduating with some of my closest friends.  I am so excited for us all to work on our senior dance together.  It will be so exciting to graduate and go to college, but I will always remember my amazing times at the Academy.  It will forever remain as one of my favorite places to be.