Melissa Yowell, 15
• Edmond Memorial High School
• Dance
Q: What do you hope to learn this year?
A: I hope to learn more about the modern style and become a smarter dancer.
Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?
A: I love the creative atmosphere I get to be in every-day. It’s very inspiring!
Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: I hope to be in a dance company or some sort of performing career.
Q: What artist do you look up to the most?
A: I look up to my dance teacher, Amy Reynolds Reed. She is amazing and has taught me everything I know about dance.
Q: What got you started in the arts?
A: I got started taking dance at an early age because my older sister was dancing.
Anna Zhao, 15
• Edmond Santa Fe High School
• Orchestra, Violin
Q: Why did you want to attend OSAI this year?
A: I had the privilege of attending last year, and I loved every minute of it. Once again, I wish to challenge myself as a musician, and I see this as a wonderful learning opportunity.
Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?
A: I love the freedom of self-expression, and how there aren’t any limitations on creativity.
Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Although I am uncertain about my path in the future, I know that music will always play a key role in my life.
Q: What artist do you look up to the most?
A: The one and only Yo-Yo Ma.
Q: What got you started in the arts?
A: When I was in kindergarten, I had a friend that had just started to play violin. I thought it was the most amazing thing in the entire world, and I enjoy it immensely to this day.
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