Right after the regional portion of the process, she fell on some ice and suffered a radial head fracture in her arm — a devastating development, since her area of expertise is dance. Two weeks of doctor's appointments and hard work followed.
"I tried to keep as much of my original routine as I could, but some of it I couldn't," LeSueur said. "It could've easily been looked at as a disadvantage, but I think when we're faced with those kind of limitations, it allows us to be more creative. It definitely allowed me to find a lot more ways of do things I would've never thought of."
With mature poise and ambition, LeSueur and the other finalists said they have valued the opportunity to take part in the competition and do so well.
"It's been a lot of work and a lot of waiting, but I think it's definitely been worth it," she said. "It's helped me realize a lot of stuff about myself, also. I know I'm going to keep my portfolio for a long time ... (and) while winning would be awesome, whatever happens happens."
The final 13 winners and 26 runners-up will be announced at Cottonwood High School at 7 p.m. March 23.
To read full article, click here
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brittany also explained her Sterling Scholar experience in our March 2011 PDC Newsletter:
"The Sterling Scholar competition has been an extraordinary experience. It has been well worth the large amount of work. I have had to compile my scholastic, service, leadership and dance achievements into my portfolio. I then had to prepare for my solo, improvisation and interview. I was always asked about the choreographic devices I have used or the process I went through. When I was choreographing I looked back at all of my notes and handouts on choreography. I was able to choreograph using creative devices and then explain it using proper terminology and specific examples from my solo to show my choreographic skills. I then was given a random improvisation prompt. Improvisation is an advanced technique that takes risky dancers. It requires you to commit completely and just go for it. Improvisation is where you show your creativity, your knowledge and your range of dance. In my interviews at the school, region and state levels I was asked questions about figures in modern dance history, dance in public education, the elements of dance, dance in society and even about the future of technology in dance. I was able to effectively answer these questions from everything I have learned in dance 3 and Dance Company for the past 3 years. I made it to the state level because of the guidance and vast knowledge of the elements and history of dance that I have learned from Mrs. Di Lello and PDC. I have also been to several college scholarship auditions, and I have seen that the dancers that come from Lone Peak are known for being extremely knowledgeable and creative dancers. We have many opportunities other schools do not. Anyone wanting to go on in dance or get dance scholarships should continue to work hard on Dance Company and in dance 3 in addition to studio or technique classes. This is the best path to achieving great things in dance. I am so grateful for everything I have learned on Dance Company and the tools is has given me to have a successful Sterling Scholar experience." ~Brittany LeSueur, PDC President
1 comment:
CONGRATS to Brittany for being named "First Runner Up" at the final State level for Dance Sterling Scholar 2011!!!!
Post a Comment