Wilbraham & Monson Academy's Haley Godin '18 has been dancing since she was 2 years old. Needless to say, she has a passion for dance and plenty of expertise.
When Haley received an assignment where she needed to show her leadership skills, she knew exactly what avenue to take.
Haley and the WMA Academy Dancers will host the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Day of Dance in the Dance Room at the Athletic Center April 15 from 2 – 4 p.m.
"I love to dance because it is a way to forget everything that is going on around you," Haley explained. "If I am having a bad day, I love going to dance class and immediately feeling better after stepping in the dance room because I am surrounded by my friends and the environment that dance provides.
"At dance, we form more than a team. Instead, we all become best friends, and that is something I feel should be spread to other young girls because they will form friendships that will last for a long time to come."
The Day of Dance is open to boys and girls ages 6 - 12. After stretching, the students will choreograph their own dance with the help of Haley and other members of the WMA Academy Dancers.
"We did a Day of Dance my freshman year," Haley said. "We didn't discuss it last year, so this year when I had to do my project for WMA's Global Leaders, which involved some sort of event that we had to provide leadership skills, I thought of the Day of Dance.
"I'm hoping it turns out to be a success and we'll continue it, including after I graduate."
For more information and to register for the free event, email Haley at hgodin@wma.us.