So You Think You Can Dance

Never have I been so humbled in my life. It all started at the end of last year when I thought I could make dance team at my school. All my friends were on dance team, but they have been dancing since they were 3 years old. And as cocky as ever, I sincerely thought i could make it. So, naturally, when I didn't make it, I was devastated, but was determined to not give up. I really wanted to be on that dance team. Then, I settled for the option of Intermediate dance. They didn't perform as much, and well obviously weren't as good as dance team was.

After, not making dance team, I auditioned for Intermediate, the process of which was very simple. It included simple pirouettes, pique turns, chain turns, and a couple jetes. I passed with flying colors. However, the audition reflected nothing of what the actual class is about. It is fast, intense, and very technical. As I was struggling to get the choreography, the other dancers around me seemed to be getting it no problem and they looked amazing while dancing. I'm sure I looked like a hot mess trying to get everything down. I was sweating, gasping for air, and practically dry heaving.

All my friends, of course, were encouraging me, saying this is only my second year of dance. My first being dance sampler where we learned what 3 year olds learn in their ballet classes. I felt so ashamed, and embarrassed, and quite frankly upset. I didn't deserve to be in a class with this amazing talent when I have absolutely none compared to these girls. But, by the end of the period, I finally got down the choreography which definitely gave me a confidence boost. But, if this is how it's going to be everyday, I just know I have to try as hard as I can, because my dance teacher really believes in me. At least, that's what she told me.

This was the most humbling experience of my life. It left me in the dust. But I just keep telling myself to never give up. I know I will improve and by the end of this year I will try out for Dance Team again.