This is the first installment of a new feature, Heard on Campus. What’s it like for students at Poly during outdoor and virtual learning? We asked some students from Danielle Bensky’s Grade 10 Advanced Dance class. Here’s what they had to say.

Atiya Pope ’23

“In this picture, I was expressing my joy and excitement to be back on campus. I missed my teachers, friends, and dancing at Poly so much while we were in quarantine. Now that we’re back on campus, dancing is a lot different, but still as enjoyable as before.”

Ariana DiCarlo ’23

“Having dance class outside is definitely very different… For me, tricks are the most fun part of dancing, so I wanted my dance pose to display this. For that reason, I chose to do a half-needle in my dance photo.”

Adrianna Neal ’23

“Having dance outside is definitely a new experience for me, but it’s quite refreshing. It pushes everyone to be more creative and think outside the box. Dance has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old and is one of the most important aspects of my life. I couldn’t imagine my life without dance!”