I blinked and a year went by

Or at least that's what it feels like. I last posted about two weeks ago. And it feels like no time has passed at all. That same feeling extends across....well, life. You never believe it as a kid, but time goes fast. It's easy to miss life as it speeds by. I'm beginning to learn that. And as a dancer, that is a very frightening prospect.

Dancers don't have time. You have to spend all day every day or it isn't going to happen.You have until your late teens, early twenties to be ready for a job. And IF you get a job (which is near enough impossible in today's market), your career is likely to last you ten or fifteen, twenty AT THE MOST years. Time is of the element.

I was going to move on to the topic of performing in the Patel student recital and Swan Lake. But I've decided that that topic deserves it's own post, and so I save it. However, to save this post from vapidity, I am using it to make announcements for things to look forward to:

• Obviously, a post about the excitement of the recital, and more importantly; Swan Lake
• Photos from YAGP, the recital, and Swan Lake (possibly videos too)
• An advisory portion of the blog; so this can become useful to any ballet boys who might need a resource for anything from attire, training, personal work ethic, etc.
• Homages; little diddies for those who've helped me on the way
• How personal life can effect being a dancer, and vice versa
• The plan for next year
• And finally, what will become the continuity of the blog for the next few months; the SUMMER

As to why this post is being written at 2am, honestly, I don't know. Sometimes I just can't sleep.

To say that I've been busy

Would be a huge understatement. With an AP World History exam looming in something like 10 days, and Swan Lake next weekend, life has been hectic. Rehearsals til 8:30 or 9 every night, then coming home and studying. I've barely had time to sleep, let alone blog.

And though it's been a busy couple of weeks, I've really enjoyed it. In class, Mr. Peter did the usual and pushed down on me when I was in a split. And I slid right down into one. Now, I still can't get quite to the floor without added pressure, but it's none the less an encouraging development.

In Swan Lake, I will be performing as a Court Gentlemen in the matinee and evening shows, and a Czardas dancer in the matinee. Performing in the show is half of the equation, and the other half is just being able to watch the rehearsals. Watching this epic ballet with Eddie Tovar and Hannah Bettes starring is inspiring beyond words. With the grand music and heartbreaking choreography, it's really one of the most beautiful ballets there is. For those in the Tampa area, I would encourage you to come see the show. It's going to be amazing and tickets are selling out fast.

The night before Swan Lake, I will be performing my YAGP solo in a showcase, which I'm really looking forward to. Having the opportunity to practice my variation again has been great because I've improved since I started, and have a fresh perspective on it.

I would write more, but I've got some more of that studying to do. I'll update as things happen. The year is beginning to come to an end. And that brings in a whole new era for ballet life.