Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Audition

So Anne already told you about her (not so bad) audition so I figured I should tell you about mine!! This was really my first time ever auditioning for something dance related and I was quite nervous! As we all know, I am NOT a ballerina, so the longer we stayed at the bar, the longer I felt the pressure. I thought for sure I'd be placed in the beginner classes! As the audition continued I could feel my nerves calm more and more...and then it was time for solos. I had originally planned to dance to "Hot Honey Rag" from Chicago but when I heard Elephant by Damien Rice, I knew that that was the song I was suppose to dance to. I listened to it unceasingly. Before I went into the dance room for my solo, I prayed and took a deep breath. I was prepared for it as much I could be, and before I started dancing, I reminded myself that this is what I love to do. Later, someone took me aside and showered me with very flattering compliments that I didn't expect at all! And I wasn't put in beginner classes! So, though I didn't have any technical issues or anything, I felt the pressures of my audition, badly. The best advice I've ever heard, and this goes for anything you ever do in life, is to do what you have to do to be prepared. I was as prepared as I could be, so that's the attitude I went in with. So ask yourself, "Am I prepared?"

To preparation,

Brianna<3

2 comments:

  1. I do this every Sunday. It's important to prepare yourself not only physically but emotionally and mental as well.

    Good Read.

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