Kylie Hix frequently practices dance moves before going to work as a dance coach at Dynamic Dance in Eugene, Oregon. She began dancing when she was 3-years-old and has continued to show her passion for it. “I lose track of time when I dance. I get lost in the movement and am full of pure joy,” says Hix.
A dance coach and student at the University of Oregon, Kylie Hix, smiles as she prepares to share a dance routine that she coaches at her work. She balances her busy schedule to find time to create new routines and continue her passion for dance.
Hix is performing a double stag leg jump, a move that is often seen in jazz dancing. Her flawless leap into the air shows that she is a natural-born athlete.
Hix starts her warm-up in the first position pose. The first position is a basic pose used in ballet that requires strong core strength and posture. It is done to stretch out her body and prepare for her vigorous dance routines.
Hix is demonstrating the passe, which is a move that is used in contemporary ballet. It requires great flexibility and the pointe position, a technique used by putting all body weight on the tip of her toes.