Ever since I first stepped foot on stage 8 years ago, I have been dancing so much it has become an important part of my life. Dance is one of my most favorite hobbies because it allows me to express myself in ways that no other art can. Dance gives me the freedom to experiment with different steps, tempos, and beats. It keeps me exercising while also being an activity that I enjoy doing. It also allows me to love and appreciate different types of dance and music. I am able to realize how much effort dancers and choreographers put into their dance routines, and it makes me more appreciative of their efforts. Dance also has grown my respect for dancers, since in the beginning when I first started dance, I learned about the difficulties they face when dancing and how much time they have to spend to perfect their steps. Although the first time I danced was years ago, I fell in love with it instantly. It gave me the opportunity to have fun and keep myself fit at same time. All my friends and I would dance together, so the practices would be so much fun, sometimes even more exciting than the actual day of the dance. My love for dance has only increased in the last 8 years, and never have I ever thought about stopping dance. Even when I got to high school, I joined the dance club and learned so many fun dances with my peers which just boosted my love for dance. Dance is something that allows me to forget all my worries and stress and just focus on having fun. I don't have to make sure all of my steps are perfect and I am on time when I am dancing, so I don't have to have any stress. I am able to be completely relaxed and just freestyle dance to any song I like. Dance allows me to appreciate all genres of music and love listening to all types of music. It also makes me much more creative and focused when I am doing everyday tasks. Not only does dance affect my physical health positively, it also affects my mental health too! In all, my hobby of dance is something that lets me express myself and free myself from the world around me for a while, which is the reason why I love it so much.