This article was originally published in BPM Magazine. Read the full version of the magazine here.
Where Will Hannah Dance to Next?
Hannah Agius is an adventurous 20-year-old who is the definition of commitment and optimism. Currently, she is a 3rd-year Communications student as well as an aspiring professional dancer.
She is also in her 2nd year of a ballet teaching degree which she is set to complete in November, officially becoming a qualified Royal Academy Dance teacher.
Since age 2, dance has been Hannah’s main medium of expression. Her love for dance is not limited to just one style. She is a versatile dancer trained in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, lyrical, and her favourite, jazz.
Hannah has countless goals for her ever-growing dancing career. She wishes to obtain a dancing contract with a cruise ship company since she also aspires to travel the world.
Hannah tirelessly competes for opportunities to be selected as a dancer. Whenever there is a workshop or a choreographer visiting from London, she makes it a point to attend.
Her dedication has earned her numerous scholarships, allowing her to travel to London on several occasions. These experiences have given her a glimpse into the life of training full-time with a prestigious dance company.
To complete the 2nd year of her dance teacher training, Hannah must teach dance to children, an aspect that brings her immense joy and fulfilment.
Her passion for dance is matched by her love for children, and she relishes in the creativity they bring to the dance floor. This dual passion fuels her aspiration to become a dance teacher.
Yet, before embracing this role, Hannah is determined to immerse herself in her professional dance career, believing that this will enrich her teaching abilities.
Working overseas and engaging in rigorous training and professional opportunities will equip her with invaluable insights and skills. These experiences will enable her to share the enchantment of dance with the younger generation, inspiring her future students to surpass her own achievements as a dancer.
Hannah’s primary inspiration to pursue training in dance comes from watching international dance competitions. Despite having never done ballroom dancing, her go-to series is Dancing with the Stars and she hopes to one day take up a ballroom dance class.
Watching other dancers perform at such high levels inspires her to push her boundaries, aiming to advance her level and progress further in her dancing journey.
What is the perfect job for a person who has a love for children and a dream to travel the world? A travelling babysitter, of course! To afford to live in London in the future, Hannah babysits for many families. On some occasions, she gets the opportunity to travel with these families and babysit while abroad.
Hannah juggles all of this – the dance course, her training, university work, and babysitting, leading her to have a very high-paced lifestyle. Shockingly, however, she is a very relaxed and zen person.
She told us that one of the few times she feels anxious is when she doesn’t have a trip booked! A wonderful coping mechanism for her is a singing therapy session in her car and screaming her heart out. Also, she makes sure to bring in positivity in her life by reassuring herself that she will make it!
Dance has shaped Hannah into the person she is today. ‘Dancing allows me to be me.’ Thanks to it, she has learned a lot about dedication, commitment, resilience, and confidence.
It is the reason she is able to manage her time, never backs out of a challenge, and sees through whatever she commits to!
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