The morning light trickled through my blinds at eight o'clock this morning, calling me to awake from my bed. Class didn't start until 11:00 AM so I pulled the satin down comforter over my head and curled into fetal position. My alarm went off at 10:00 AM; it was time for my day to start. I woke up brushed my teeth, got dressed and toasted a cinnamon raisin bagel. The light was burning through my window now and I could feel the weight of the long day ahead. Wednesday morning always starts with classical ballet training. My hair is fastened in a secure twist and I must arrive fifteen minutes early to begin warming up. I can feel my muscles burning through my pink tights and sweat trickling down onto my velvet black leotard, as we begin warming up at the bar. The class is tedious causing strain on my body. The instructor assigned us a combination for our pointe shoes. I stretched down through the floor elongating the leg into second position. I then rolled through the foot taking a plie in fourth to prepare for my turn. I felt myself whirling through the air with my arms securely in first position. I landed the turn in a tight fifth position reaching in all directions to maintain stability. My core stomach muscles were being used constantly during this phrase and I could feel myself improve with every try. Class ends at 1:00PM and I have a quick break to grab a bite. The warm cream of broccoli soup I bought for lunch melted in my mouth. I tried to savor every moment before running to the next class. The day was long running all the way across campus to the Psychology building in the blazing heat; just to make it back to the Center For the Arts building for two more intense dance classes. My day finally ends at 7:00 PM after rehearsal for “Swan Lake” the classical ballet. I trucked my bags and worn out dance clothes back to my apartment to eat dinner, relax and do my homework for the next day. Life as a Towson Dance Major isn’t easy, but when it is your passion it is always worth it.
Live- through your expression and accomplishments in dance.
Laugh- with your friends at lunch.
Love- relaxation after a long day of hard work.
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