In Their Own Words: Noah Esplana on accepting your body
In their own words, the artists of Ballet Manila share their thoughts and experiences on not merely surviving but flourishing in the very challenging world of dance. This series is a collection of personal anecdotes, as well as words of wisdom that can be heartwarming, funny or dramatic, but always inspiring regardless of what field one is pursuing.
I don’t have the ideal ballet body. I’m not the most turned out. I don’t have the best feet. But I accept it. You just have to make do with what you’ve got.
Actually, it was probably during the pandemic when I really accepted that some things just aren’t gonna happen. I’m not gonna be flat turned-out ever. My feet aren’t gonna be like that. So I really just have to work with what I’ve got and try to make it work and do the best that I can.
I wanna dance for as long as I can. I will keep trying to improve.
Top photo by MarBi Photography
Company member Noah Esplana is part of the cast of the Filipino-themed Sayaw Pinoy, Ballet Manila’s show in Star City. Photo by Giselle P. Kasilag
