Ideally, I would have had this year’s dance presentation in the coming days, along with my dance team. Following the directions of teachers, choreographers and who I like to call, my mentors. I would be preparing myself for the photo shoot, wardrobe adjustments, morning rehearsal in the theater … I would be reviewing the sequence in my head, over and over again with nerves, excitement and testing my memory. I would be so excited, even more than the year before.

Ideally, I would also be ready backstage, ready for that exact moment when the music is playing and the curtain goes up. With that look of complicity with the closest person, feeling both their energy and their presence and the same passion for dance. Enjoying that fleeting moment.

However, it won’t happen, not this time…

And oh boy! this life!… I almost made it… But this situation and how it all happened does not mean that I am not happy in the new adventure in which I find myself. I’m going to take advantage of it. I am giving myself that opportunity to live the experience, enjoy it and learn from it with its ups and downs. But honestly, it’s hard to accept the change and some of its consequences. 

It is the first time that I won’t be on stage, but it does not mean that next year will be the same. You never know, and the passion for dancing is not something that is forgotten or lost. Not for me.

So, my dear companions, dancers, sisters: I will not be in the forum, not in person, but I will be there, from my heart, because, although it was an abrupt change, of course I still remember the steps… Only, this time, I will dance with you from my seat. I will be part of the audience. You will feel my energy and I will applaud you very very much. I will appreciate that moment, because I know that you will perform and dance excellently and with the dedication that only you can achieve and deliver.

Enjoy it as much as you can, every moment, and live it. Do it for those like me, whom for this time, won’t be ready backstage.

I’m sure we will dance together again and we will share many more experiences. Either on stage or outside of it. Because life is better dancing … and we have proven it!

My team; thank you for everything. I’m sharing with you all my love and energy!

Good luck! See you soon!