A Story From Performance Week...

Today I'm going to be sharing a story from performance week. Also, this post will be shorter than usual because post-performance week is still pretty busy for me. I've got quite a few future posts already planned though, so keep an eye out for those!

It was Saturday night that this happened, which was the second and last performance for the semester. The performance had been going really well, and we made it to the last song without any major issues.

When the final song came on, I started dancing as usual, and we got to the partnering section. Halfway through the choreography, my partner forgot a lift, and because I was already starting to go into the lift, I slipped on my dress and fell. I was completely on the ground and I knew we had missed the lift, but without hesitating, I grabbed my partner's hand, pulled myself up, and continued with a smile.

I've never really worried about falling onstage, because I didn't think it would ever happen to me. I was surprised that it didn't even bother me when I fell. One perk is that we were in the very back corner with a lot of people in front of us, so it probably wasn't that noticeable, and even so, I knew it was just a mistake. Things happen, and as long as you get back up and keep going, that's all that matters. And I have a pretty good "ballet horror story" that I can share now!

P.S.- Keep an eye out for future posts- I've got several exciting ones planned!

1 Corinthians 16:14 (ESV)

Let all that you do be done in love.

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Psalm 149:3~ Let them praise his name with dancing. (NIV)

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