My first blog... EVER!

Hello everyone!

So, as you can see by my profile, my name is Georgie Tedora and this is my first ever blog!

I have recently started my top-up degree with Middlesex University attending the BAPP course and one of the first tasks is to start your own blog. So here it is!
I must admit I've been very nervous about starting my blog, as I had no idea where to start! It's always intrigued me but I have never taken the leap to do one for myself, and now I'm grateful I've been given the push!
But, like I said I am completely new to this, so any advice/ideas would be more than welcome! Just comment below!

Anyways, here's a little bit more about myself...
I am and always have been a dancer. I started attending dance classes at the age of 2 (but previous to that you can guarantee I was dancing at home all the time!) and I have been dancing ever since.
I currently work for 2 dance companies and volunteer at a local secondary school in the dance department to further my knowledge in the hope to become a qualified dance teacher.
And this is where the BAPP course comes in. I already have a foundation degree, but in order to obtain the school teacher qualification I need a full degree. Not only this, but a friend recommended how fantastic this course was for her and encouraged me to do it. Once I read about the course it sounded amazing, and I knew I needed to do it! I'll be honest, I absolutely love to learn!

So here I am, doing my very own blog. I'll be keeping this updated and sharing ideas which have worked and also those that haven't, so again would completely appreciate any comments coming my way!
I can honestly say I'm still very nervous, but excited too!

Anyways that's enough about me for today, keep an eye for future posts!
That's all folks!

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