This past Wednesday was our final end of semester party for the RPI Swing Club. I have to say, when I thought about leaving Albany for Rochester, I never thought I'd have a reason to miss this place. Watching my students dance after two years of teaching there was pretty much the ultimate reward for me. I finally feel like the club is starting to flourish in a way that it never has before, and I know it's in good hands just by watching these guys and hearing them talk about how much they adore lindy hop. I'm so proud to have taught them over the years and to call them my students - and more importantly, my friends.
Friday we had a get together with a lot of people from the club with some dancing and lots of hanging out, and I was surprised when my friend Sarah presented me and Chris with these adorable little gifts, thanking us for all of the work we've done. I got a little misty eyed... I feel like I've actually made a difference with my time here, and I regret not getting to know some of my newer students better.
All good things have to come to an end, and now it's time to start the next chapter.
"Ellie Hanus "You make us feel like dancing!" From the RPI Swing Club Winter 2009"
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