Tomorrow is the big day; National Dance Clubs‘ SHOWCASE! Few of us as an adult get to have the spotlight on us. To be part of a show, part of a team, to dress up, and to perform. No matter whether it is your first time on stage or your hundredth, the flurry of butterflies begin to flutter.
The adrenaline rush is part of why we do this. The music, the costumes, the dance, the connection with our partner, the other cast members, and the audience–all of this is the thrill of being alive, being seen, connecting, and expressing the joy of it all. Many of us used to feel more comfortable holding up a wall or making ourselves as small as possible before we learned how to dance. The dance world is filled with introverts. Ballroom gives you the opportunity to venture into the spotlight to see how warm it can be. Nowhere else will you find a group of supporters more understanding and enthusiastic than in the world of ballroom dance…especially at the National Dance Clubs.
For those of you in the show, remember, you are dancing your dance…not someone’s choreography, and therefore, there are no mistakes, only impromptu personal choreography. Do not let “getting it right” get in the way of the exhilaration of the experience. Relax as much as you can. Smile. Be grateful for everything that has led you to this moment, and LIVE! The great thing about showcase is that this performance is only the first. You have the chance to refine, explore, and improve this routine throughout the year. The best is yet to come.
If you do not yet have your tickets, get them now! Support your fellow dancers and their journey. Picture yourself gathering the courage to get up there yourself and sharing a side of yourself you may not have ever imaged you had. Spread your wings. You, too, can fly. Get ready to sparkle; Christmas is just around the corner…and Michael Chapman will be here next week…
Invitation to Dance 
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