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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Community Narrative

My name is Shannon Connolly and I am from Midlothian, VA (outside of Richmond). I am the oldest of four, with one brother in high school and two sisters in elementary school. I have not yet declared a major because I can’t seem to make up my mind about what I would like to try to do with my life, but I’m hoping to have a better idea by the end of this semester. I am on the JMU Varsity Cheerleading team, and while most people have come to know me for that aspect of my life, there is another similar yet considerably different side to me that not many people know about. I have been an Irish dancer since the age of five and have competed and performed around the world. For my narrative, I would primarily like to explain the concept of Irish dancing for those who know nothing about it but I would also like to write about being a part of the Irish dancing community and how it has impacted my life both through the immense involvement that is required of me to compete against dancers in the highest levels and the allegiance that I have come to feel for my Irish heritage.

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  1. wiseedJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I think the Irish dancing community is a great community to talk about! It is so interesting and seems like it is a blast to do. In my high school, there were a few Irish dancers, and they would put on performances every once in a while. I always wished I could dance and when I see people perform Irish dancing, I get so intrigued because it is so unique and looks so fun!

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  2. Instructor - Nicole LeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Shannon, this sounds awesome! I'm glad that you're approaching the topic in general by explaining what Irish dancing is. Write to an audience who knows nothing about it. This is probably the best place for you to incorporate some research into your narrative. You may also want to research Irish heritage in general.

    You mention a few things that would make great personal accounts including your competitions. Try to pick one specific event or memory to focus on for the personal account portion of your narrative, and then you can delve into others throughout your essay.

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