Anything That Glitters

To put it simply: I’m a ballroom enthusiast.  I’ve been dancing since I was eight (hip-hop, jazz and tap), but fell in love with ballroom my junior year of college.  I entered my first ballroom competition as a beginner in the northeastern collegiate arena in October of 2006 (International Latin and Standard).  Dancing roughly 24 hours a week (30 before competitions), my partner and I quickly placed out up to sliver in less than 6 months.  For any of you who’ve had a taste of the collegiate arena, you know this is no small feat.  

While I know all 19 dances, my partner and I focused on Latin (Cha Cha/Rumba/Jive/Samba/Paso Doble).  I’ve had four distinguished coaches, who taught me everything I know.    One of which was on Dancing with the Stars.  You will come to find I have very mixed feelings about that show.  More on that in the posts. 

This blog is a tribute to my ballroom dancing days.  Since life is coming quickly, I’ve had to set aside my heels to study for the LSATs (tear).  I have replaced 24 hours of ballroom practice, with LSAT practice (sob and tear).  Fortunately for me, I lack the self-control to study for that ghastly length of time, and therefore have started this blog as an outlet for my dancing dreams.  

A little bit more about me: I’m a public relations major, english minor in my final year of college.  The plan is to go to law school (obviously), and then pursue a career in crisis management, social media or cause branding (perhaps a mixture).  

I’m from the west coast, but live on the east.  I have been recruitment chair of my sorority for the past two years.  I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain.  I am one of five kids; family of seven—each of whom means the world to me.  

I love questions. I love conversation. And the lawyer in me loves to debate.  Feel free to contact me at vc“gerard”@gmail.com (minus the quotations).  J 
 

I look forward to hearing from you!