to begin to explain how coming to bronzeville has changed my life is difficult to put into words. i remember one day on my way to class a feeling of excitement and refreshing change to be having class in another part of the city came into my perception as i was sitting on the train traveling to this new found place. to literally think outside of the box by being able to make new connections with a community found outside of school has given me a chance to relate more to my surroundings as an artist or simply as an aware human being. i just moved here in august, so i am still settling into my new surroundings. having this class in bronzeville opened my eyes to places i might not have discovered in the same way if i wasn't connected to the south side community art center. the center itself is a welcoming place that embraces your imagination and provides a place to bring people together. it is a process of becoming comfortable in the bronzeville community and i do notice how i don't feel like an outsider anymore when i travel here.
after trying to take part in my first african dance class in chicago i again felt embraced by a new community. the other dancers in the class began conversation with me immediately. i was talking to the musicians, the teacher, the students, and everyone welcomed my participation. unfortunately my stomach didn't welcome the situation, and i realised i hadn't eaten all day. so i left to take care of myself...but i am very excited to go again this sunday. mainly to be part of that group of people again. and to simply move through space together.
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