Yesterday

My Personal Story

This past year at my studio, I was cast as the lead of our production The Nutcracker. It was one of the most wonderful learning experiences, but it was also the worst. I say this because although I prevailed and performed on stage, the struggle to get to that point was a very difficult thing to get through. On several occasions, I would cry after rehearsals because they were difficult and I thought I couldn't do it. Rehearsal after rehearsal, and it seemed as though no progress was being made. Then, one day, we were rehearsing and realized that the steps that I was having so much trouble with before, were becoming easier. I was pushing myself too much and I was becoming better and stronger. Rehearsals became easier and I was becoming more confident in myself. Suddenly it was showtime, and I was ready. I did it and I couldn't be more proud of myself. Now looking back, I know that great things come with consequences and we can't let those consequences discourage us. I've grown so much as a dancer because of that experience and I am very grateful for it. Now my dancing technique has become stronger and I am getting better parts in our current shows, and I believe in myself that I can do them.