What's REALLY Going ON Magazine Volume 1 - Issue #2 | Page 16

MJ FAN TRIBUTE Reflections on the Dance— Continued T I he name for this website was chosen because the "dance" stands for so many things, especially when it comes to Michael Jackson. First, he was an amazing dancer. One of the most amazing we have seen in our lifetime. Even Fred Astaire himself concurred. Michael also explains in "Dancing the Dream" his feeling that "the world we live in is the dance of the creator and that dancers come and go in the twinkling of an eye, but the dance lives on." We see a reflection of ourselves in a mirror, which reminds us of Michael's "Man in the Mirror." Michael was a reflection of all of us and we all need to look in the mirror to make this world a better place. approached the project with a desire for truth, with a hunger for wanting to know more about this man who seemed to be painted by the media as sub-human and strange. I knew in my heart that there was something amiss about who the media said Michael Jackson was, and, who he really was. As I went about the research, I was amazed to find out just how much different he was than what we have been spoon fed by sensationalism for so many years. So different in fact, that if all you've known about Michael Jackson is what you've read and heard in the media, then you are going to have your socks blown off! I really wanted to bring to light as much as possible, who he was a person, to recognize all of the good he did with his life and in this world. To help others really search out the truth about him and in doing so, learn to search out the truth in all things. I believe that by arming yourself with knowledge and truth, that the dark places are lit up and things become clearer. Knowledge and truth overcome rumors, speculation and lies. T his site was born out of a desire, first and foremost, to honor Michael's memory. This is a celebration of Michael, of his life, of the love he left, the example he set. It's a celebration of who he was and is, his accomplishments, and his humanity. This site is a look at the often-times overwhelming, challenging and beautiful, and sometimes painful journey that was the life of Michael Jackson. The truth needs to be told! Who was Michael, really? N o doubt, Michael Jackson's music and dance has been a major part of many of our lives, a virtual soundtrack going back to the Jackson 5 songs when those in my generation were young kids, all the way up to his more current music. His music has been a part of our entire lives. You hear his music playing, you see his dance moves, and there is something so familiar about it all. His music and talent, touched a generation, and, touched the whole world. But there was more to this story. Beyond the music, beyond the dance, beyond the talent and beyond the tabloid headlines, there was a man, a human being, who hungered to be known and who many of us never really got a closer look at. That is what this site is all about. Deborah L http://www.reflectionsonthedance.com/ 16