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  explained the reasoning behind her choice of Columbia College.
“The difference between those schools is that Columbia really had a va- riety of dance,” she said. “They teach that ballet is the root of everything, as well as West African, and that’s just something I’ve never learned. I’ve been told my whole life that ballet is the root of every style of dance so just seeing that perspective is really different for me. ... They offer jazz, tap, all of the different styles. ... I really wanted something that would give me a variety of dance and enhance all of my abilities in each style rather than focusing on
one particular style.”
With plenty of support, Mitchell continues to appreciate those who have
stood behind her and encourage her as she reaches new heights. “Everyone in my life that has seen how much passion I have for dance — they’ve pushed me and helped me get where I am and where I want to be with it,” she said. “They inspire me because without them, I wouldn’t be where I am. I wouldn’t have gone as far as I have with dance. ... My mom has definitely pushed me. There was a time in my life where I thought ‘I don’t know if I can handle IB and all my dancing. I don’t know if I can do it.’ But she pushed me and I’m glad she did because it’s prepared for me what I need to do. She knows my passion for dance and she’s done everything she can to always keep me in my dance classes and give me everything I could possibly
need to follow my dream.”
As the time to leave for the Windy City edges closer, Mitchell hopes she
has left a mark on the Hot Springs dance community as she embarks on a new chapter.
“I’ve made lifelong friends here,” she said. Dance “has been a part of my life for so long. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had pictures and dreams of dancing in the big city. I feel like it’s always been my dream. I don’t think there’s ever been a moment where I knew that’s what I wanted to do. It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s starting to become more real because I’m about to do it as a career. It’s something I’ve really put my full commitment into. Even when it gets difficult and I’m tired and sore ... but I’m happy I do it.”
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