Taking center stage with Keymora Douglas
Dancing along; Douglas feels free while on stage
Ever since she was a baby, Keymora Douglas was moving around, showing her dance moves.
Now as a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High School, Douglas has made it her passion.
“My mom says that I’ve always been a dancer ever since I was a baby and I’ve been putting on performances since I was 2,” Douglas said. “I’ve always wanted to dance professionally, but I’ve never been able to.
“Hopefully, I have that opportunity in the future.”
Douglas is also involved in track, Trio, Dodger Senate, choir, Spanish, ambassadors, Diversity Action Troupe, International Culture Club and Social Justice Council.
Douglas, who enjoys her time at Fort Dodge, doesn’t have to take part in everything alone as her twin sister, Keyonna, is right beside her.
“Keyonna and I are very different people,” Douglas said. “We have the same interests and the same friends, but we are different in many ways.
“However, she will forever be my best friend no matter how different.”
While she is dancing, Douglas enjoys the chance to be free.
“I’ve always seen dance as a way to get away and be free from constant troubles in life,” Douglas said. “It became my escape and my passion. The dance team has opened up new opportunities for me that I never thought I would have and I’m forever grateful for my coach.
“The team has taught me how to express myself and love one another exceptionally. The dance team has given me many memories that I won’t forget.”
There is a lot of work that goes into performing a dance routine and that takes a lot of dedication.
“It takes a lot of responsibility to perform a routine because if you are not there then you are behind and it’s hard to catch up,” Douglas said. “Luckily our team helps each other whenever someone needs help. When it comes to making a routine there’s a lot of changing dance moves throughout the process to get the perfect performance.
“We practice over and over to get everything synchronized and the timing right. However, I would say that the hardest part is remembering every little tip that was given to you to make sure that everything is on point.”
While dancing and performing in theater are different, they are quite similar.
“Well, for the musical everything is really set, we know what we are going to do, and we know what has to be done,” Douglas said. “In dance when figuring out a routine everything is almost up in the air and not everything is final.
A musical is a creative piece, but dancing is a creative process.”
Even though being busy can be stressful and time consuming, the process and the product is well worth the procedure for Douglas.
“It’s so important to be involved and I stress this to underclassmen all the time because this is our time,” she said. “This is the time to make a difference, explore new ideas, and make fun memories that we’ll never forget.”
Being able to figure out a schedule and routine is helpful in making sure everything fits into her schedule.
“It’s been quite difficult to juggle everything I’ve done in high school and it doesn’t get easier until you figure out what’s best for you,” Douglas said. “I mean the best trick that I have found to juggle everything is to always give yourself time to yourself and to enjoy every moment rather than dreading it.
“Performing has always been special to me because I could express myself and always truly be me.”
Douglas plans on attending the University of Northern Iowa or University of Iowa to study sociology and criminology.
Vacation destination: The Amazon/Hawaii.
People I would like to have dinner with: Chris Brown, Michael Jackson.
It would surprise people that: I have 10 siblings.
Performer that inspires me: Dallas Richardson.
My everyday role model: My grandpa.
I can’t go a day without: Music.
Where do I see myself in 10 years? an activist for marginalized groups.
What are you listening to: Sza’s new album SOS.
Favorites…
Musical: “Footloose.”
Book: Dear Martin by Nic Stone.
Performance: LSU Hip Hop performance 2022.
Musical genre: R&B.
Class: Sociology.
Movie: “Black Panther.”
Phone App.: Netflix.
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