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All in In Their Own Words
“To see my peers who are like me, and how they are striving for these things pushes me to strive for these things as well.”
It was the first time for both to tackle the lead classical roles as professional dancers so they were eager to take on the joint assignment.
“It’s part of being professional. It’s the training. It’s the respect.”
“Before the competition, ayaw gumana ng double tour ko. Parang biglang nawala.”
“One important thing I’ve learned in ballet is to keep working hard at your own pace.”
“Kung hindi ka maayos mag-klase, huwag ka nang umasa na maayos ’yung sayaw mo sa competition.”
“At the end of the day, mas gusto niyo na ’yun ang mare-remember ng audience, ’yung secure kayo at hindi ’yung nalaglag.”
“Nag-set kami ng rule na pag may kailangan ka, sabihin mo. Communication is key.”
“! I learned that nothing is going to happen if you stay inside your comfort zone.”
Pag nalaman mo na magiging passion mo siya, be ready kasi umpisa pa lang ‘yan.
Ang dancer, kapag hindi ina-apply ’yung correction, kahit 1,000 times mo uulitin walang mangyayari.
“Instead of practicing the things I feel comfortable with, I’m gonna practice the things I’m not so good at.”
“I really just have to work with what I’ve got and try to make it work and do the best that I can.”
“It’s just me who thinks that I can’t do it. So I’m stopping myself from exploring more.”
