January 21st marked a big day in my career, I finally debute the lead role in Les shylphides but obviusly with, because is me.. some last minutes shenanigans. The das prior to our trip to Philly my partner who I love dearly had a minor injury that was gonna take him out of the show at least for the debut, I was sad because i love dancing with him but because the show must go on, i debut the following day with another Dancer who i have dance with before and honestly not big deal because both of them are equialy as good.
First show went Great or at least I did feel Great, even the i slipped twice, once right at the beggining because the front of the stage was slippery and the Second time in the vow which is really funny because it was the last of my worries. But oh well I do think i redeem myself the Second day grande that i knew it was gonna be a hard day because it was a double show but actually the evening show went even better. On Sunday we travelled to Colombus, OH. And it was kind of exciting because i not the news that my now main partner was gonna be dancing with me on Monday for the show before heading back to New York. Monday was definetely and ADVENTURE. I went to breakfast quite early with one of my colleges and BOOM! Our ballet master texted me and asked me if I was awake to what I thought: KIND OF BUT I KNOW YOU’LL WAKE ME UP IN A SENTENCE!, ending Line I was gonna have to step in onto another dancer spot in Go for barroco because he was stick who finally end up been a postive case of RONA so i was gonna have A TRIPPLE BILL! EXCITING. I have always been considered for this situations because I am pretty reliable when it comes to last minute changes so honestly i was specting this situation to happen soon because of the situation we are living in the eWorld right now. After all that’s my job and I will gladly do anything for the show to delire the best for your audience.
Overall my premier weekend was pretty good I enjoyed every second of it because ultimately I did one that to myself after the last cancelations we had at the Joyce Theatre which posponed my debut for a month after so much hard work and least I can way now I HAVE DONE IT. Obvously it wasn’t perfect and I need to do it many times before i start feeling secure and “confortable” with all the pressure involve mostly coming from my Town judgement and expectativas. But I am sure that with time it Will start to go smoothly and It Will end up been an enjoyable experience 100%. Next stop is The West Coast (Long Beach, Palm Springs and Berkeley) which I am excited for three things: warmer weather, more opportunities to dance and a really special friend Will be visiting me for a new days. I am also exciting to go back to Swan Lake program for a bit in this USA tour because that’s gonna give me a break to take a breath and go back to Les Shilphides with a fresh Brain which I think is always good when you perform so many times a Year.
I am extremely grateful to everyone in Les Ballets Trockadero Family because i Felt the max support at all times while I was on stage and that is always a blast because you don’t feel alone ever. Mostly to both of my Partners but obviusly to the director and ballet master for trusting me on representan the Company in such an iconic ballet, definetely this is not the first chance they get me and honestly back when I was a student I always doubt if I Will ever have a dance career even more to do a principal role in a major ballet Company. I have been in the compamny for nearly 6 years and every day i realize my decisión to follow my dramas and move to America wasn’t at all a mistake. The Trocks are my Family and I Will always have a special part in my heart. Onto the next
XOXO KEVIN GARCIA.
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