The most frightening thing in dance..
June 11, 2008 7:16 am ArtsThe most frightening thing to dancers are the dreaded dance auditions that could give you an entrance into Julliard, or that might possibly give you your big TV break. Nerves are a very natural part of life, but sadly they can be the bearer of bad news for many dancers. People spend years practicing in order to perfect their technique for the audition. After all, the slightest slip of the foot, or incorrect turn could result in dismissal or even worse, the end of a dance career permanently. I will be honest and say that I don’t envy that pressure at all. I remember a few years ago when I was a freshman in college I wanted to try out for a small student led singing group. I spent weeks finding a song that I could sing well, and then spent weeks practicing said song so I could nail the audition. I still remember the nerves I felt waiting in that hallway. I was sweating, and my throat was dry and I almost didn’t go through with it. But thankfully, I garnered up enough courage to go in there and try and all I could do was my best. It got me the gig, but thanks to this experience I can definitely contest to the pressure and nervousness that dancers have to endure every day of their lives.