The Doors of School

 by Sam Quinn

Life is a series of doors.  One must have the courage, determination, and maturity to open them and endure what the other side has to offer.  My summer door is closing and the doorknob to my senior year of college is beginning to turn and open. What is on the other side of that door? Multiple hallways leading to new paths and beginnings, alongside of an array of emotions and obstacles.

My mind has yet to grasp the idea of entering my last year. The “real world” is so close, yet that upcoming road is something that has not yet been paved. Looking back on my entire academic experience, there have been ups and down, good and bad and am lucky to have been through it all. As I sit here reflecting and writing, I cannot even think as to where time has gone. The early school doors opened and closed in a blink of an eye, and, honestly, I do not remember much except that I was a brilliant finger-painter and struggled with the simple ways of math. (Dancers only need to count eight anyways, right?) The high school door swung open, tossing me into a sea of labels and obstructions that ultimately lead me to find my true self.

Going back to school is not just another time of learning useless information that you memorize to pass tests. It’s not another year to look back to see what you could have done differently and to be more prepared for the future. It is a time to live in the present, absorb all that is accessible to you, and to grow  as a student and person. After high school, it took a minute to figure out what I truly learned over four years. I thought about it and realized that I had done it all wrong. I came to realize that school is just one big giant math equation. There are a bunch of positive and negative elements jumbled all together. On the other side of the equal sign is the cumulative answer to what one should learn through all your years of school. And that single lettered answer should come out to be an F standing for fail. Without failure, we have not learned anything. It is okay to fall down multiple times, as long as you pick yourself back up and keep moving. School is all about learning from your mistakes. In my eyes, that is the one lesson that teachers cannot teach you.  

And the door to my senior year is beginning to open. I am anxious to see what obstacles I can encounter. I am eager for the future. Most of all, I am ready to conquer rejection. Not only in the dance world, but also in life. Through failure comes success, and with success comes happiness. So look to the future, open your doors, close them and don’t look back. If your door does not have a smooth paved road lying ahead of you, keep trudging along. As the saying goes, one door closes and another one opens.

The Start.

by Sam Quinn

Came across this commercial while watching the Olympics. I thought the message was beyond perfect and can relate to everyone and anyone. Remember to always cherish the start, as it ultimately will determine the outcome of the end. Be the best you can be forever and always. Life Moves, Move with It.

My Relationship with Movement

by Todd Wilson

Team Auditions: August 4th!

Company Description

Our company members are given the benefit of taking as many classes as possible without financial limitations. To work in small groups with dance professionals right here in Tucson on technique, choreography, auditioning and much more. Giving the dancers a unique opportunity to have have a true pre-professional dance experience. We would like to invite you to audition for the BreakOut Studio's Scholarship Company!


BreakOut Scholarship Company will act as performing arts group, styles will range from ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Performances will be used as an opportunity to be showcased throughout the community. Performances will include but not be limited to UA Showcase, Winter and Spring 4th Avenue Street Fair, Flowing Wells High School Tucson Dance Showcase, and Life Moves Showcase, as well as any other performance opportunities. Life Moves workshops will also be highly stressed, advanced
students will travel to LA to take classes at the EDGE, and we will attend Hollywood Connection competitions and conventions.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the team is to develop the whole dancer. This will be done by teaching self-motivation and self-discipline. By using both of these, each student will be challenged to find who they are and what they can become.

Image

BreakOut Scholarship Company members are the most visible representatives of BreakOut Studios. One’s
behavior greatly affects the overall image of the entire company. As a company member, you must always
make choices that reflect positive qualities. You will be held to the highest standards of respect, dignity, and integrity.

Important Dates

A year calendar will be provided at the beginning of the season, and a monthly updated schedule will be given as well. A two week notice will be given for any extra rehearsals or events when available. Attendance is required for all classes, performances, conventions,and competitions. 

Technique Classes

In order to be the best dancers we can be, it is critical for each scholarship student to attend technique classes. We require each member take their minimum class requirements in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and
Hip Hop. Dancers who are not able to attend their required classes can take make-up classes.

Rehearsals

A calendar with all scheduled rehearsals will be available at the beginning of the year. A revised schedule will be given if needed. The directors reserve the right to add practices when deemed necessary and whenever possible, you will be given at least two weeks notice. The majority or team rehearsals will be held Sunday
afternoons. Conditioning, strengthening, and technique will be part of all rehearsals and classes.

Company Expenses

• Company monthly fees of $125
• Costumes for each dance
• Life Moves Workshop Weekends
• Special Trips (EDGE)
• Competition Costs

For more details:

520-670-1301

info@breakouton4th.com

facebook.com/breakoutstudios