Three years ago, I made the decision to join the Training Division at my home studio. It was a hard decision, though. I put my sweat and tears into it… literally. I locked myself up in my room for hours. Prayer. I read and reread flyers and brochures. Prayer. I skimmed and scanned and read the studio website. Prayer. I stalked the Facebook page (Mhm). Felt like a stalker. You name it, I researched it. But I had to take a good, long nap before I really knew– I was supposed to join Training 1.
Last year, when Miss Sara put me in Training 2, I was ecstatic. And then, I realized, “Dear God, this is the end of the line.”
Then, Ms. Tina announced the arrival of Training 3, and on top of that, the Training Center, for our own personal use. It meant the world to me, and yet, where to go from there…?
I refused to be talked into moving. I fell in love with my studio. I was SUPPOSED to be there. My teachers, sisters, classes– they make my life so much better. And on top of all of that, I’m being given what I believe to be the best training in the state? in the country? in the world– because I’m being taught that it’s what’s inside, or rather WHO’S inside, that counts. With this knowledge, beauty MUST appear; there is no darkness in faith, hope and love.
So, welcome to Faith Youth Ballet, Ms. Tina’s originally unplanned addition to her masterpiece. FYB will be run by Miss Mimi (Kudos to anyone who remembers the last “class” I had with her.) and Miss Mia (who danced with Ballet Emmanuel for a year). These are two incredible teachers with two incredible stories, and I can’t wait to dance alongside them.
Auditions for Faith’s first show– Firebird— will be in August, after my birthday. I will be required to perform a classical/contemporary variation, which I will begin working on this summer. Rehearsals will be every Saturday beginning in September, after a company class, until February of 2015, when we will perform.
Needless to say: I am over-the-moon happy. And I believe that God truly does answer prayers.
I'm so glad you've found what you need! You're going to do amazing and I want to hear all about it. Video your variation at some point in time so I can see your beautiful work! So excited for this next step in your dance journey 🙂 <3
Thank you so much, Emma! You have no idea how happy this comment made me. 🙂 I will definitely try to video the variation at some point (once I figure out what it's going to be…). Love you. <3