As a dance major we all were required to complete a semester long project called our Senior Capstone. In simpler terms, we all choreographed, staged, chose our music, chose our dancers, did all the lighting for and stressed out immensely over our pieces. Basically, I was a crazy psycho all semester.
Some people didn't understand how huge or complex of a project this really was- how about you try choreographing a 7 minute piece incorporating all the necessary choreographic elements, making sure to keep the audience engaged, keeping the integrity of your intent alive and true, all the while actually liking what you're creating! Ugh. It was a rough semester. As I have grown older, I have grown wiser, {surprise, surprise}- things that are generally tough or require a fair amount of struggle/ push you into uncomfortable and unfamiliar areas, are often the experiences that yield richly rewarding results.
Although, this experience was difficult and I constantly found myself doubting and second guessing my abilities, I really did enjoy and gain so much throughout the entire process. At the end of it all I learned so much about myself and saw what can happen when I push myself far greater than I ever thought I could. It's amazing what faith and prayer can do for you. Overall, I was proud of my work and extremely proud of my dancers- did I mention they were incredibly patient, encouraging, and ready and eager to try whatever crazy thing came into my head? Sigh...I lucked out big time.
I had so much support from so many people- all the girls I graduated were so amazing. We struggled, vented, cried, ate our feelings together many times during the semester. My incredible husband would stay up late with me as I choreographed on campus or in our tiny kitchen when I needed "just one more eight count". He was always eager to listen and provide fresh, new ideas to help me get out of a choreographic rut. It's amazing what a non-dancers perspective can do for you.
My family even came all the way to Idaho to support me on such an important night. My mom flew all the way from Ohio, and even picked up my Papa in Utah to come up. Both my Dad and sister came up from Arizona, it was perfect! To show how incredibly supportive my family is, everyone came up only 9 days later to support me as I graduated- I seriously have the best family ever!
Here's to new beginnings and a new chapter in my life!
Some people didn't understand how huge or complex of a project this really was- how about you try choreographing a 7 minute piece incorporating all the necessary choreographic elements, making sure to keep the audience engaged, keeping the integrity of your intent alive and true, all the while actually liking what you're creating! Ugh. It was a rough semester. As I have grown older, I have grown wiser, {surprise, surprise}- things that are generally tough or require a fair amount of struggle/ push you into uncomfortable and unfamiliar areas, are often the experiences that yield richly rewarding results.
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| "Hold on Thy Way" My dancers were truly beautiful |
Although, this experience was difficult and I constantly found myself doubting and second guessing my abilities, I really did enjoy and gain so much throughout the entire process. At the end of it all I learned so much about myself and saw what can happen when I push myself far greater than I ever thought I could. It's amazing what faith and prayer can do for you. Overall, I was proud of my work and extremely proud of my dancers- did I mention they were incredibly patient, encouraging, and ready and eager to try whatever crazy thing came into my head? Sigh...I lucked out big time.
I had so much support from so many people- all the girls I graduated were so amazing. We struggled, vented, cried, ate our feelings together many times during the semester. My incredible husband would stay up late with me as I choreographed on campus or in our tiny kitchen when I needed "just one more eight count". He was always eager to listen and provide fresh, new ideas to help me get out of a choreographic rut. It's amazing what a non-dancers perspective can do for you.
My family even came all the way to Idaho to support me on such an important night. My mom flew all the way from Ohio, and even picked up my Papa in Utah to come up. Both my Dad and sister came up from Arizona, it was perfect! To show how incredibly supportive my family is, everyone came up only 9 days later to support me as I graduated- I seriously have the best family ever!
Here's to new beginnings and a new chapter in my life!
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| Da Mama and Papa |
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| Baby Keena |
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| Mommy and McKenna |
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| My Dad |
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| He kept me sane throughout the semester- thank goodness |
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| My dancers after the show |
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| One of my incredible professors- I learned so much from her |
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| The puppies even came to show their support! |
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| Pretty flowers |
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| Right at home |
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| Chloe is not impressed |
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