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Dance inspiration, humor and love! I'm a dancer & art lover now living in Paris!

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Vaganova Ballet Academy

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© Carlos Quezada

Elisa Carrillo Cabrera, StaatsBallett Berlin

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WHO in the WORLD has FEET like THIS

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Precious Adams

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Alban Lendorf in a commercial for the Royal Danish Theatre/Ballet.

[dncemeround]

Good News

Pain will either motivate or CRUSH you.

And you get to choose which it is.

Yesterday I chose motivation.  And, ooo, am I motivated.

I am dancing like there is not tomorrow.  I am not saving my body, no, I am using it as instrument of God. 

It feels epic.

And people are noticing.  And looking at me like...whoa...that girl.

So my next step to continue being hungry enough to break my big fear. 

My big fear is: dancing full out, heart and soult, my best in front of someone important.  Yes, high status people intimidate me.  And I must get over this handicap.

Because it has been handicapping me and causing me pain.  And that pain is motivating me to get over this handicap.

....this is a good circle!

Haha. So we will see what tomorrow brings.  It could be my big break.

Or not. 

And if not, I must continue NOT to be broken.

Because I am becoming stronger person regardless of the role I may or may not get.

[dncemeround]

Chris Peddecord, give props

[dncemeround]

Reality is Harsh Teacher

So what happened today:

The choreographer of the new show, picked dancers to create a new piece. This "Nightmare" section. I felt good about my dancing in this section and felt I would be cast in this part.

I was not! I was one of 5 girls NOT cast. I was second cast. This hurt. My ego was hurt. I fought back tears and stood at the side, fighting myself and this hurt. I was also embarassed to not be chosen. Also, all the fun was on the dance floor, not on the side.

During lunch I cried in the bathroom. I needed to feel this hurt.

I cried and felt a deeper hurt - I was disappointed in myself because I have expectations for myself to get good roles and be one of the best dancers. The casting today hurt so much because it was proof that I was not the best and not getting roles.

I had a choice to make. I could either be a helpless victim or I could become strong.

I need to grow. Growing is painful and hard sometimes, like today. But it is what I need to go through in order to achieve my goal.  So I looked at myself hard and dug deep...

Do I REALLY want to get roles? If I REALLY want it - I would be achieving it! - Why am I not? What are my weaknesses? Why am I here crying and not laughing and being happy that I have a good part?

So I knew what I needed to do. I needed to conquer more fears. I need to strengthen more weaknesses.  Slowly, the tears subsided and I felt a new strength inside.  I soon felt a strength from within, my posture straighten and my eyes dry.

I still wanted to cry throughout the afternoon. I want to cry right now as I write this. It still hurts. ...but it is just pain. I am working through it.

So after lunch I had a changed attitude. I was feeling good and energetic. I learned 3 girls parts (instead of the one assigned) and danced full-out on the sides. I did my best and I saw the choreographer and his assistant notice me.

I struggled with my identity today.  Suddenly feeling like the "bad dancer" but knowing I am a "good dancer! one of the stronger ones!".  It was a battle.  To see myself as I really was - to see my weaknesses and gather the strength to be vulnerable and acknowledge them - feel that pain - and then rise above.

I can only hope my continued efforts will get me where I want to be - dancing in great parts in this new creation and not on the side!

It hurts to not get what I want. But it is a lesson for me to work harder.

Reality is a harsh mirror to look into.

But the only mirror I want to see!

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i don’t love nycb but their cinematography sure is purdy

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Corps of the Paris Opera Ballet in Swan Lake

i do realise this is like my tenth gif of swan lake corps sorry not sorry

[dncemeround]

Dear Student

Everything your dance teachers say is true.  

Swallow your doubts and fears and put your trust in their works.  It will feel like walking with your eyes closed.  In this way you will be guided to places you cannot be taken on your own. 

Each day in my professional dance career I think of something my teacher told me. - Because I see it happening or lacking right in front of me!  I see that my strength and hard earned technique is putting me ahead the other dancers...just like I see where I was lazy about a correction and never fixed a problem my teacher told me about - I see that same weakness coming back to haunt me and prevent me from getting the roles I want.

So, student, listen well to your teachers. American students..I am talking to you!

And gain strength! Lots of it! Gymnastics training.  

And gain tricks - the leaps, the turns, the ariels, the splits, everything and anything you can do - do it! Get yourself with those teachers and that environment.  The Rock School, Competitions, change studios, whatever you need to do.

Also, when you are pro, yes, you figure out a large portion of the 'map' by yourself.  The map of your body that only you can know and follow.  The environment will push you to do that. Its healthy and wonderful.

OK. Go and take class!

[dncemeround]

CASTING LIDO NOUVEAU SPECTACLE #R27

They told us they auditioned 400 girls.  However, it is more.  There were private auditions and continued auditions during the rehearsals.  Us dancers estimate more like 600 - 800.  Still..they took 5% of those who auditioned. 

!!

[dncemeround]

Paris One at a Time

One at a time ya'll. I am in Paris!

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Video

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fuck man

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From the mouths of babes.

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Damn…

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Beautiful

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I'm a virgin and like all of my friends are out having sex and the thing is, I'm not emotionally ready for sex or anything like that but I feel kinda pathetic for it. I'm 16 and everyone's at it and sometimes I just want to lose it to get it 'over and done with ' but my virginity is important to me. idk what to do

okay sweetheart, listen to me now.

you are living a life which is yours, and you’re living it while constantly surrounded by people who will indirectly and directly influence the decisions you make. big decisions, little decisions.. strangers and best friends.. we touch the people around us. fact.

but it’s important to remember that no matter how many voices there are in your world, they don’t have to change a thing. if something is important to you, then it’s not stupid. it’s not nothing. if you want your first time to be special then by GOD, make it special. live your life for yourself and the people you care about, but don’t change who you are for anyone. don’t fix what’s not broken.

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I DREAM OF CHEESY: Xander Parish commented on Instagram that he looked like he was holding a slice of pizza mentally in this picture.

We figured Albrecht would need some cheese and carbs to get him through an all night dance party.

Cloud & Victory: turning your dreams into internet reality since 2013.

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Béjart Ballet Lausanne [x]