Dance is an art form that is displayed through the human body using the medium of movement. (Ambrosio, p. 3) Dance is also a form of exercise to keep the body healthy and fit. Everyone is easily influenced by dance either from a famous person or a close relative. When asked who had the most influence on me to love dance, the obvious answer would be Shakira. Shakira was born in Colombia with a Lebanese father and a Colombian mother, Shakira honors both her Latino and Arabic heritage in her music. She wrote her first song at the age of 8 and signed her first record at 13. With the success of her albums, Shakira became a music superstar in her Spanish background, known for her strong vocals, and incredible hip shaking belly dance from her Arabic roots. (Biography.com) Shakira is my dance influence because she worked so hard to get where she is now, her incredible music and dance changed the entire world, and she is helping out poor communities across the globe.
Shakira worked extremely hard to get where she is now. At the age of four she wrote her first poem, learned to belly dance at a Middle Eastern restaurant and wrote her first song lyrics at 10. While she was attending school Shakira was kicked out of her school choir because her voice stood out more than others. After her…show more content… It is a Colombian charity with special schools for poor children all around Colombia. It was funded by Shakira and other international groups and individuals. The name of the foundation is taken from Shakira's third studio album called Pies Descalzos, released in 1995. Shakira is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is one of their global representatives. On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a UN ceremony for creating the Pies Descalzos Foundation. Shakira's humanitarian and advocacy work is focused on universal education and early childhood development, particularly the health, nutrition and worked for efforts to increase
