Being a Performer for the First Time

I had my first rehearsal this weekend for the intergenerational dance performance that the Evanston Dance Ensemble is doing. I was a nervous wreck. I think this is probably going to be one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. The thought of performing in front of a group of people is very challenging for me.

While I love dancing, have been an instructor, and am watched when I go out dancing, a performer, I am NOT. Maybe this is why I want to do this. Whatever the reason that it is so difficult for me to do this, that's why I think it's important that I do it. I think I'm concerned about "displaying" myself in front of other people. While much of this will be choreographed, there will also be a lot of "improvisation." I don't know which part gets me more nervous... remembering choreography or improvising.

I'm very excited too. The performance will be one week before my ____ birthday. What a birthday present to myself. I think I'm going to have a party afterward. Maybe get drunk!

VERY drunk!