Yesterday I danced in my first ballet recital at school. I've been taking ballet for the past year and a half to improve my form and grace. I was a scrappy kid who climbed trees and fought the neighbor kids yet got good grades, and dance classes were not on my parents' agenda for me. I've gotten a late start in dance classes.
I recognize in class when my form isn't perfect, when I mess up a move or get dizzy while trying to spot. I also recognize how easy it is to just follow the music and stay aware of the other dancers. I think that's why the teacher asked me to dance in the recital. At noon yesterday, I joined a handful of other students from the beginning ballet class in a dance phrase with leaps and turns. I'm proud to say it looked good. I hope I can fit the class into my schedule in the spring.
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