Athlete of the Month
Name: Isla Day
Age: 15 years old
School: Denton High School
Sport/Activity: Dance
How long have you participated in this sport/activity?
Age: 15 years old
School: Denton High School
Sport/Activity: Dance
How long have you participated in this sport/activity?
I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I study the Vaganova style of ballet, pointe, modern, and jazz.
What is your favorite teacher/mentor’s name? My favorite teachers and mentors are Mr. Eldar Valiev and Ms. Reece Domingue.
Where do you normally practice? Denton Ballet Academy. I also study dance at school as an elective.
Are you on a team? I’m in Level 6 ballet at Denton Ballet Academy.
Have you traveled anywhere related to this sport/activity?
Where do you normally practice? Denton Ballet Academy. I also study dance at school as an elective.
Are you on a team? I’m in Level 6 ballet at Denton Ballet Academy.
Have you traveled anywhere related to this sport/activity?
I have attended summer intensives throughout the DFW area. I was accepted into the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. I plan to attend the Kilgore Rangerettes and Apache Belles dance camps this summer.
What events have you participated in?
I participate in the Festival Ballet of North Central Texas, The Nutcracker. This past season, I earned my first soloist role as Cat Doll. I completed my 8th year participating in The Nutcracker.
What have you learned from participating in this sport/activity?
Participating in ballet has taught me discipline, perseverance, and the importance of consistent practice. It has helped me grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. In addition, it has taught me how to set goals, accept corrections, and continually work
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