Yesterday we had our last in-studio rehearsal and I believe everyone is quite excited to transition to the theatre and begin performing. For me, it was an anxious night as I left the studio. It is my job to be sure every dancer feels on top of their game by the time we reach the theatre. I often feel like a coach for the Olympics, responsible for that one perfect performance. But of course we dance all year long from Sept to May. I hope to motivate my dancers to make each performance that one perfect performance. I have a reputation of being a hard task master, but I am always hardest on myself. Today I ask myself if I have uncovered every self conscious moment of doubt a dancer struggles with in their quest for perfection.
Earlier today, I threw away at least 100 pages of notes from various run through's. Those notes were no longer valid because our journey of transitioning from studio to stage is a completely different experience. It is both exciting and challenging. If I have prepared the dancers well, it should go smoothly. I won't know, however, until opening night if I have I taught them everything they need to know to feel the same incredible exaltation I felt as a dancer in Serenade? I will share my personal experience of dancing Serenade with the Boston Ballet in my next entry.
Carinne Binda
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