From GIRL IN MOTION by Miriam Wenger-Landis (coming this weekend in the Behind Barres bundle for just 99 cents!): Hilary walks front center as soon as we put the barres away, and she stays there, in the first group, the entire class. It’s presumptuous of her, and the returning students exchange glances. Nicole, the RA, who I’ve heard was the star of the class last year, stands right next to Hilary, sometimes too close. Nicole is obviously irritated at her, but Hilary acts oblivious. Hilary is a shade taller than Nicole, and Nicole has longer legs, but otherwise they have similar bodies. They’re both good for different reasons: Hilary fits all their physical criteria, but Nicole knows the style and what the teachers want. There’s a lot of competitive energy in the room. We all evaluate each other. Hilary and Nicole come across as the most aggressive. I stay as far away from them as possible. It feels good to dance even with all the nervous tension, or maybe even more so because of it. I focus on perfecting each and every second of my movements, rather than attracting attention, because I don’t feel ready to be noticed. It’s safer to go in the second line of the second group and be inconspicuous. Marie stands in the front line of the second group. I notice she doesn’t need to be pushy to stand out; her looks help her. I feel comfortable dancing near Marie because our body types are similar. She’s good, very controlled, and serious. As the class progresses and I have more time to get comfortable, I feel more confident I belong. I’m not the best but not the worst either.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:35:23 +0000
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