SOMA Living February 2022

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH SPONSORED BY BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CASSIDY MOSKOWITZ (18) COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

How old were you when you started dancing? I was 3 years old. Where do you dance? I take dance classes and am on the com petition team at Michele’s Dance Studio plus I am a member of the Special Dance Company at Co lumbia High School. What do you love about dance? I love dance because it is like an escape from the rest of the world. When I am dancing, I am only thinking about the music, my movement, and my breath. It is really special when something has the ability to take your mind off of everything else. MADISON MOSKOWITZ (16) COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR

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How old were you when you started dancing? I was 3 years old. Where do you dance? I take dance classes and am on the com petition team at Michele’s Dance Studio plus I am a member of the Special Dance Company at Co lumbia High School. What do you love about dance? I love dance because I find that it’s the best way for me to express myself, and it’s both an artwork and a sport. Therefore, it requires creativity, discipline, and strength. I love taking classes and learning new things, along with being on stage and performing for other people.

What is your favorite kind of dance? My favor ite kind of dance is lyrical. I love the movement and how it tells a story. Is there a famous dancer that inspires you? Misty Copeland is very inspirational to me. Not only does she dance because she loves it, but because she is trying to make the world of dance more inclu sive. As the first African American Female Principal Dancer, she has worked to make the dance commu nity more welcoming for persons of color. She also advocates for body positivity within the community and has opened up the conversation a lot.

What is your favorite kind of dance? My favor ite kind of dance is hip hop because it’s fun and allows me to fully immerse myself in the music. Is there a famous dancer that inspires you? Yes, Parris Goebel. She’s a Choreographer and dancer from New Zealand. Her creativity and vi sion are so amazing for every piece that she cho reographs.

ABOUT DR. BASS If one word were used to describe Dr.Wayne J. Bass, itwouldbe“community.” As one who has served on theMaplewood Chamber of Commerce for a number of years, Dr. Bass understands the needs of the community and strives to achieve excellence with every appointment. In fact, his business was founded on the principle of excellence in the community in 2006. While there are many chiropractors out there, Dr. Bass is one who truly cares about the well-being of patients.

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