Dance Dancer Stage Analysis

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I made my debut on stage at three months old. My dad, a dancer at the Cincinnati Ballet, carried me onstage as a "party child" (or rather a “party baby”) during a live performance of The Nutcracker. With two performing parents, my hiatus from dance after that was naturally short-lived. Thus, I was back to the stage by age two, in a dance recital this time, sporting a little pink tutu that I own to this day. As a young dancer, I simply executed choreography given to me without much thought, almost on “autopilot". I did not really appreciate the privilege of being on stage, nor the beauty of expressing myself and making others feel a certain way. These are realizations that come with age and maturity. Now, before I step onto the stage, I am …show more content…

I was so embarrassed; I didn’t know what to do. Naturally, I forced myself to cry throughout a forty minute drive and went into an acting class I attended, still bawling. Thankfully, the acting classes had been paying off because my mom gave me another chance. At this point, I needed to prove myself. I quickly became a perfectionist, trying endlessly to master every step thrown at me. The final lesson I learned is how to truly perform. While I still gave my all in class, I realized that is not all it takes to be a great dancer. The best dancers are not always those with the perfect feet and long extensions. The best dancers are those who use movement to communicate and express a story without words. As I continue to learn and mature, I try more and more to understand this amazing form of communication. I continue to try to capture and portray the honesty and sincerity that great dancers and performers show to their audiences. While I feel that I have made great strides in becoming the dancer that I want to be, I believe there is still much to learn and many ways to be challenged for growth. As I progress into the next phase of my life, I am eager to find new ways to learn and build onto my past and understand new ways to communicate and express

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