Dance is a sport and form of art that generally refers to movement of the body. Usually rhythmic and to music used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. It can also embody or express ideas and emotions or to tell a story. “I love to dance because it helps me release stress and anger that I am feeling during the day” said Taylor King, freshman.

Nine thousand years ago dance was started in India and Egypt and used in healing rituals. Early Greeks made the art of dancing into a system expressive of all the different passions. Dance has evolved into different types such as: Tap, Jive, Acro, Jig, Ballroom, Waltz, Tango, Disco, Salsa, Foxtrot, Swing, Mambo, Electronica, Belly, Polka,Twist, Hip-Hop, Ballet and Jazz. “I’ve been taken ballroom dance lessons since I was a little girl” said Cerena Jones, junior.

Dancing is also featured in movies: Set Up, Shall We Dance, Dance With Me, Save The Last Dance, Flashdance and Dirty Dancing. Dances can be done by many people in different years and dancing will still be performed. “My favorite dance movie is Save The Last Dance because not only does it have dancing in it but it talks about interracial schools,” said Reniesha Gray, senior.

In addition to movies, dancing has also taken over the small screen. Dancing has been made in to television shows shown around the world. For example, Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and America’s Best Dance Crew. Dancing is a legacy that will be carried for years to come and will be used by different people everywhere.

Some great dancers of all time are Michael Jackson, Martha Graham, Sammie Davis Jr., Veronika Part and Mikhail Baryshnikov. These dancers know dancing is healthy for you, as well. It reduces cardiovascular disease and weight gain. But there are a few risks, too. Body image problems, eating disorders and repetitive strain injury are all risks when dancing.

Dancing is something everybody will enjoy doing. So go to a party or a wedding and DANCE DANCE DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1) Make sure your costume is safe and secure.

2) When crossing the street look both ways for cars.

3) Only go to houses with lights on.

4) Be cautious of younger kids.

5) Don’t eat home-baked goods or unwrapped candy because of poison risk.

There are a few ways to stay safe. Otherwise have fun and enjoy your candy, I know I will.

10.)  Crystal Howard-”The Eye-Catcher”

9.) Gwen Childers -”Spaghetti-Strap Barbie”

8.) Lily Smith- “The Head Turner”

7.) Samanta Echavez- “Fierce Fusia”

6.) Miguel Gaines- ” The Silk Stand Out”

5.) Yoni – “Black Dahlia”

4.) Mandy Facer- “The Showstopper”

3.) Christina Glass-” Pretty Pixie”

2.) Esraa Odeh- “Original designer”

1.) Mrs. Boscolo- “Hip Hot Pink”

Those were my top ten favorites of the night . But everyone looked GREAT!

Special thanks to our photographer Cody Bralts for the pictures.

The Echo conducted a survey for the seniors to see what they had to say about the seminars. Here are the results:

Thirty percent of seniors said they were confused about what the seminars were for. Fifteen percent didn’t go to them because they were not required or they had other things to do. Some had doctor’s appointments during them and couldn’t make it. Five percent of the students said it was boring and they shouldn’t have gone. Fifty percent of the students thought that they were really helpful and the seminars helped with their life plans after high school.

There were many seminars that you could have gone to including: Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Finding An Apartment, Needing A Job, Construction Work and Parkland College Review. Out of all of the seminars you only got to pick three choices and out of those three you got two seminars to go to instead of going to seventh and eighth hour.

While there, they gave you information on how to achieve your goals in life. You also watched a video and got information packets also on how you can go further in life.

“The seminars that I attended were easy to relate to and it helped me get an understanding in life,” said Senior Reco Gray. The overall day was very educational and exciting. This is definitely something they should have for the seniors every year.

When you hear the words off-campus lunch, you automatically smile and think fast food. Off-campus isn’t what it’s made out to be. You leave for lunch and you have to be back in 50 minutes. Sometimes 50 minutes isn’t enough to get food if you go to a restaurant. There are a lot of people waiting in line for their food, too. Plus you have to get there and make it back on time for class. Some people go home for lunch and they don’t come back to school. Many people stay in the cafeteria and eat lunch. Personally, I go to Lincoln Square because their cheese fries are flame. People go different places for food some may go to get food at McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Lil Porgy’s, Subway, Monical’s and Papa Dell’s. Others may get food at Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Arby’s, or even KFC. Wherever you go, you can always count on spending money and getting lunch to fill you up. So the question is, is off-campus worth having? Yes, it is worth having!

During the fall season, many television shows premiere for the first time or they return for another season. Out of all the shows that came on, one suspenseful show caught my eye: The Desperate Housewives of Wisteria Lane.

It stars Eva Longoria-Parker, Terri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Nicollette Sheridan as five married best friends who will protect their families and privacy at any cost. When I say anything, I mean anything from lying and wrecking cars, to saving lives and destroying them.

The best friends lean on each other for advice with their kids, husbands and jobs. Gabriella (Eva Longoria-Parker) has two kids and is married to a man named Carlos who was blind but now can see. His niece Samantha moves in with them, but doesn’t click too well with Gabby. Susan (Terri Hatcher) has two kids who just got remarried to her ex-husband Mike after stealing him from his fiancé. Lynette (Felicia Huffman) just found out she was pregnant again with twins and she already has four other kids. Bree (Marcia Cross) has two kids and is filing for divorce from her husband who is trying to blackmail her for money. Then there’s Edie (Nicolette Sheridan) who has one child and doesn’t know she married a man who is an ex-con artist and is out for revenge against one of the families. As Edie races against time to protect her friends, she never takes the time to think maybe she was in danger, too.

To watch this drama-filled show, turn your TV to channel 8 (ABC) every Sunday at 9/8c.

This is a book you read if you like to be some one other than yourself. It will help you cover your tracks of pretending to be another human-being. I would rate this book at a 5 because this book is very satisfying, uplifting, and funny. Also it is drama filled and it will keep you interested until the end and wondering what will happen when all breaks loose.