If you take dance seriously, it is a serious challenge. I have seen it break people a little bit, when they can't get a combination right,or when they have performance anxiety, choreography issues...the list goes on. I think I have always done a pretty good job of holding it together, but recently I found my breaking point and learned that it can be very unexpected and disheartening. However, because I worked through it I found myself stronger not only as a performer, but as someone who faces challenges in other areas of my life. A breaking point can be transformational, and I am thankful for this experience. I overcame physical injury and self-doubt and pulled off a choreography that I thought was out of reach. It was wonderful to share it with a supportive audience that had gathered for a message of unity, and I am especially thankful that I had friends and family there.
If you are a fan of dance, I would recommend that you watch the full acts 1 and 2 of Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the U of L International Banquet. Underworld is in act 2, beginning at about the 1:20 mark. Enjoy!
http://www.ruric-amari.com/annoucements/university-of-louisville-international-banquet-2012-performance-videos
