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Marissa Conway grew up as a classically trained ballerina, but injuries in high school changed her plans to become a professional. The recovery from those injuries inspired a new career path, and she came to Texas A&M University to pursue a future in physical therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy initial pull to A&M was the fact that they had a dance science degree<\/a>, which gives me the opportunity to continue in my love for dance while making it applicable for the career I want,\u201d she said. \u201cSo throughout college my primary focus has been on what\u2019s ahead, which is physical therapy school and ultimately being a physical therapist and growing in those skills that will allow me to be impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Allen native will receive her dance science diploma on Friday as one of the first graduates of the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts<\/a>, alongside fellow seniors Jordan Christie and Sydney Rutledge. Conway will head to Baylor University\u2019s physical therapy program in January, saying she\u2019s \u201cthrilled to have gotten to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marissa Conway will receive her dance science diploma on Dec. 16.

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\u201cI truly believe that with physical therapy, it healed me not only physically, but it healed me holistically,\u201d Conway said. \u201cI think having someone be with you every step on your healing journey is a really special and unique opportunity to be able to have someone cheering you on during potentially a very difficult time. For me, it was the most difficult time of my life. So having that cheerleader, that support system. Learning how to understand my body to prevent things like that in the future just really gave me such an empowered feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major benefit to dance science courses is the application-based approach, Conway said.  Students constantly get up to move and experiment, she said, learning how to problem-solve, communicate effectively, care for clients and understand safe practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conway, who was recognized with dance science\u2019s distinguished undergraduate student award, credits Carisa Armstrong, program director and associate professor; Diane Bedford, clinical associate professor; and Christine Bergeron, clinical professor and associate dean for academic affairs, for \u201cinvesting in my education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI truly believe they are the smartest women in the field of dance science, and they made such an impact on my personal and professional life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being among the first graduates in the new school is an honor, Conway said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m thrilled that we\u2019re incorporating more of the arts in our university,\u201d she said. \u201cI truly believe that the arts are so valuable, and I love that we\u2019re moving in that direction as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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