In Their Own Words: Company artist Nanami Hasegawa on how she stays calm before a show
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 can’t help getting nervous so I just let it be! But hugging people… I always go to hug people when I get nervous!
I get energy from them. Sometimes I just can’t stand on my own… I need someone! Especially before the entrance, I always hug my partner or the ones dancing with me.
Top photo: Ballet Manila company artist Nanami Hasegawa takes class on stage at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre in Malaysia. Photo by Missy Macuja Elizalde
Nanami dances in Paquita, the first full-length version of the ballet to be staged in the Philippines. Photo by Erica Marquez-Jacinto
