Editors Note

WE all dance, its only that most of us do not

realise that we do. From the moment we are

conceived we are give a beat. HEART BEAT. The very

first beat that signifies a life form. So we come into the world as dancers. In our daily life we are surrounded by all sorts of beats. So we dance all day all night. Its true, we all dance. Surprised?

What is dance? Movement of the body expressing

emotion, right? Isnt that what we do on a daily

basis, For as long as you breath you are always

dancing. Samz on point Dancer/ choreographer

Born and raised in the capital city, so you can bet I was exposed to a whole lot of things. But even though that was the case, coming from a Christian home I was brought up with disciple of the highest order. Every Sunday was church day. But I was never a dancer then I used to be a singer . My younger sister and I were known as the brother and sister choir. Years went by and singing was still my thing. As the years went by I started to dance but in church. It all started in the church, just as my singing did. But it when I entered my first dance competition, Dance Africa hosted by Channel O in 2007 when I realised that this is where am meant to be, that dance is what I want to do.

7 years later and am still dancing and am not about to stop. Dance is my life and thats all that surrounds me, from the moment I wake up to the very moment I lay in bed.

Its been years since I started

dancing but am still a work in

progress, because dance takes

time and practice never stops.

Am not the best among the rest

but I become better by the day

than I was yesterday so I train

to be the best tomorrow.

In the 254, dance is alive and people know about. Sure, there are several dance competitions that pop up from time to time . There are several events that have dance performances and also artists who use dancers for stage performances and in their videos. But the million dollar question is, are dancers really appreciated in this country? Many are the times I have heard dancers say that they arent appreciated for the kind of work they do. My

opinion, lets appreciate the art that dance is first

and embrace it, the rest shall fall into place. Put in

time and create art that is worth being appreciated

and trust the rest will appreciate you as well. So

when its time to perform or showcase, you best

SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT major and let

the audience HAVE IT , that way you know

you have left them with a lasting impression.