Excerpts from two beautiful ballets filled the stage last week as dryads instantly transformed into a kingdom of shades.
Right after floating through the dream scene of Don Quixote, I only had a few seconds to recover before jumping into the first shade variation of La Bayadere. I had performed it before, but I forgot how physically demanding it was especially in addition to the corps de ballet work. It is one of the fastest variations that I have ever done, so maintaining precise execution of each step, despite the fatigue, is an incredibly challenging endeavor. However, the encouraging cheers from the audience gave me so much energy, and I finished stronger than I ever had in rehearsal. When I hit my final pose, I couldn’t hold back the giant smile that radiated from my face… It was a great show!
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Sounds so great, I love how strong you are and how you enjoy it even though it is physically very tough!
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Aw, thank you so much! It is very challenging, but overcoming the struggles is so rewarding. Variations like this prove to me that I can do anything that I put my mind to, and they make me determined to take on another. 🙂
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Amazing 😉
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I am so glad that you liked this, Tilly! 🙂 Thank you for reading and leaving such an encouraging comment!
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😻😻😻
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Wow! That sounds so amazing! I would love to have been there to cheer you on!!
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Aw, thanks!! That is so sweet, and I really appreciate that.
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Of course!! 😀
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