My name is Royale Nixon and I’m just your average black girl from Oakland CA. I came to Sacramento at the age of five years old and returned from 2009-2013. I’m an English major because that’s what comes naturally. Beginning in my middle school years I excelled at writting and poetry and journaling is what I enjoy doing in my free time. My passions include dancing and listening to music. My dance background started when I began college in 2009 and studied ballet and modern contemporary dance along side my general studies. I also auditioned and made the dance team called Eclectic Pulse at Cal State East Bay where I danced for a season. At one point I had dreams of becoming a professional dancer and performing on Broadway but this was before “adulting” got in the way.
Shortly thereafter I ran into a childhood friend at a pool party. We then fell madly in love and that, my friends, is where all hell broke loose. As many women do, I began putting the needs of one behind the needs of many. It was no longer about me so I put my goals on hold and focused on survival. One too many mistakes on my former mates behalf and once again I found myself starting over. Whereas I planned my entire life around my partner , I now am alone and lead to single handedly handle this thing called life. Overcoming depression, anxiety and self doubt I picked my head up because I know I deserve this. I deserve to be successful.
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Rhythmically Unique 