Whether it is in dancing, acting, or singing, many performers experience pre-event jitters, even if it is their 100th or first time performing. However, how can we solve these? Some of Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai's professional class dancers give us a sneak peek into their feelings before a large performance and their way of getting rid of these jitters.
Anna Medina has been dancing for over five years now but has been in Ti-Pai for two. Before she enters the stage, she feels a mixture of things: nervousness, happiness, stress, fear, but specifically pride. The pride and admiration she has for herself and the rest of the group is what allows her to get over the negative feelings she has. The dedication that she is aware has been put into the work they are about to perform is what gives her the boost before she dances. Her advice for others, enjoy the moment, and do not let those jitters get to you!
Ethan Gonzalez speaks about his feelings before dancing in our upcoming performance in Tijuana, Baja California: Raices de Nuestro México. Ethan has been dancing for four years, three of which he has been in Ti-Pai. Knowing that this event is so prestigious in the city of Tijuana and the world of Ballet Folklórico, he feels excited to share the stage with other valued groups in the city. He knows that the day of the event his emotions will be all over the place, but knowing that so many people came to one place to enjoy amazing performances, encourages him to give all of his energy to a great performance. Javier Perezchica, who has been dancing for three years and has only been in Ti-Pai for a few months, feels the same way. However, his way of getting rid of the jitters is to imagine that he is in a regular rehearsal.
Considering the same upcoming event, Magali Castañeda will have the leading role in the dance Ballet Folklórico Ti-Pai will be performing. Magali has been dancing for six years and has been in Ti-Pai for a third of her dancing career. She has been nervous even before her audition and was in shock when she received the leading dance position as the bride of the wedding-themed dance. She mentions how the support of her family and friends have reassured her of the capabilities she has, and allowed the jitters to slowly go away. She is sure that once she hits that stage on the day of the event the nervousness will go away. Her advice is to always have a great support group that has your back no matter what!
Given all of this great advice and reality check from a handful of professional Ballet Folklórico dancers, what advice will you take on the next time you perform?
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