Comments | le_ballet_noir: Yesterday's Class

le_ballet_noir

Yesterday's Class

Nov 12, 2007 10:17

On Sunday morning I take an open level ballet class at a local studio. It's intermediate-advanced level, and sometimes challenging for me. The class makeup is about 50% adults and 50% company members from the studio's pre-pro performance program. These girls are really talented dancers, and sometimes I am intimidated by them since I'm no longer at ( Read more... )

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le_ballet_noir November 13 2007, 00:29:17 UTC

Thank you! All in all, I was really flattered by the fact that my instructor trusted me enough to interpret his combination and set an example for the class.

c0lormeplaid November 12 2007, 18:47:13 UTC

you know i'm pretty much clueless on ballet. But, i know what it is like to have lost confidence in something (especially something that you once took pride in doing greatly at) and then having it return in a brief moment.

I'm very proud of you and very happy that you were able to get those feelings back. Even if it was just a short moment, most of the time that's all it takes to be able to renew your faith and confidence in something.

so, congratulations!

le_ballet_noir November 13 2007, 00:32:04 UTC

Thanks! It's been a little over a year since I've returned to ballet, and already I feel like such a better dancer as an adult than when I was younger. As an adult I can really concentrate and appreciate my technique, and certain dilemmas that I faced when I was are teen are nonexistent, which adds to the overall enjoyment.

I can't wait for class tonight!

mademoisellenon November 12 2007, 20:15:05 UTC

Congratulations!!

It's not surprising that he's asked you to demonstrate. Younger girls often have better technique but no experience emotion-wise, it's quite boring to watch them.

le_ballet_noir November 13 2007, 00:34:34 UTC

Thank you, I never really thought about it that way. Beyond looking at the younger dancers wishing I had their perfect feet/extensions/ability to turn, etc... they still do have a lot to learn with regards to musicality and expression.

mademoisellenon November 13 2007, 01:00:57 UTC

Exactly. This thought consoled me many a time. Was the combination en pointe?

Friended you on CalorieCount, btw :)

dokidoki_hearts November 13 2007, 06:26:22 UTC

that's wonderful! My confidence is around nothing right now, because I've been off for three months and just went back saturday. Tonight was my second class back and I'm terrible XD Completely out of shape.

And my toes are having culture shock. Still, I'm so glad to be back and I can't wait till I'm actually back in shape.