Dance has been a success
across the board of fine arts.
“We always made it to state finals. I placed top 12 in senior solo division for competition,” former graduate ‘06 Michael HUmphrey said.
Humphrey came back to LN to help direct the dance program.
“This is my second and a half year teaching,” Humphrey said.
He continues dancing through his students. They are a reflection of him and the dance program.
“I plan to help students that have an interest or love for dance, and want to grow in the art form,” Humphrey said.
Dance is used as a way for others to be able to freely express themselves while also meeting new people. Meeting new people is essential because it allows everyone to make connections that will last them a lifetime.
“Dance has taken me all across the country, giving me tons of opportunities,” Humphrey said.
Dance is fit for all different skill sets. The class sets vary from beginner to intermediate, intermediate to advanced, and lastly to advanced dance classes.
“I have been dancing since I was three years old,” freshman Chayla Davis said.
Davis is a member of the Fierce Felines dance team. Dancing helps motivate and push dancers through adversities in their life.
“My older sister is who motivated me, making me start dancing at such an early age,” Chayla Davis said.
Starting dance at a young age has impacted people in a good way.
“I wanted an outlet for my emotions and energy, and dance has helped me with that,” senior Mykell Davis, an advanced dancer and Diamond Diva said.
Even though dance has several skill sets and intensity to it, it still allows students to showcase their talents and passion for dance.
“I have been dancing since I was in 8th, class of 2022. Even though I started later than most, I plan to take dance to college and beyond,” junior Damya Hampton said.
Dancers all across the board have specific songs or genres they like to dance to. Senior Mykell Davis, Freshman Chayla Davis, and Junior Damya Hampton shared a love for majorette music, with upbeat and slow paces. Through dance music genres like majorette, every dancer has some sort of thoughts or feelings while doing so. Mykell Davis and Hampton both have a fear of falling on stage, in front of the crowd. They also do not think about anything while dancing except the music.
Chayla Davis differs from Hampton and Mykell Davis.
“I feel energized on stage, but my biggest fear is messing up the dance or forgetting the best part,” she said.
Humphrey has spent tons of time and dedication.
“I found my way back here because of my passion for teaching and coaching,” Humphrey said.
