This First Person column is by Rena Farajova, who lives in Regina. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ .
When I was ten years old, I stood in a grand ballroom, my heart pounding so loudly I thought everyone could hear it. The stage lights were sharp and blinding, the polished floor gleamed and the air itself seemed alive with anticipation.
I had been dancing Azerbaijani national dances with the childrenβs ensemble βCΓΌcΙlΙrimβ (Chicks) since the age of three, and it was the greatest joy of my childhood. In these dances, the girls focus on the graceful flow of their bodies and the elegance of each gesture. Each performance felt like magic, and the thought that I could bring joy to others through dance filled me with pride.
Farajova loved music and dance as a child.
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