Welcome to another story time!
Grab a cup of tea or your glass of rum, or mix ’em up while I tell you about my most recent episode of “Fuck Fear“.
So, three weeks ago, I applied to audition for this dance agency that books dancers for festivals and clubs. I’d been doubting about the idea of trying to back into dancing as I felt like I’m too old to get back on stage. But also, it’s been over 10 years since I’ve even performed. Still, it was something that I have been wanting to do for quite some time. So, when I saw this opportunity, I had to jump on it.
When I got the email with the invitation, it was starting to get too real and I was starting to get cold feet. They required us to show up in a certain outfit for pictures, also to preferably wear a black outfit that could show our body properly…All the alarm bells in me went off and my flight mode was activated.
However, my people were not letting me quit that easily. And after my recent revelation, how could I?
Fast forward to Sunday.
First off, they hit us with a quick interview. They just wanted to see where my head was at—talk about my experience, what I’d done before, and how I see myself fitting in with them. Easy, right? But then…came the real test.
They threw us into some choreography to Beyoncé’s “Grown Woman” and listen, you know I love me some Queen Bey. The vibe was fierce, but babyyy… that choreo?
They gave us 20 minutes to learn a whole bunch of steps, and when I tell you it was intense…! For someone who hasn’t done choreo in like, ten years, my muscles were in full-on shock mode. Choreography was killing me. I couldn’t get it right for the life of me! I couldn’t get it right for the life of me!
When they had us perform in groups of four to get a feel for our energy and personalities, I was like, “Sis, if you’re gonna fuck it up, you better fuck it up good!” I knew I didn’t know the moves, but I wasn’t about to back down.
I kept going, giving them me—personality, juice everything! Messing up left and right, but I was like, “You gon’ see this energy regardless.” And you know I had to finish it with a bang, right?
After the choreography round, it was time for a little freestyle in heels. You know, you get one minute to just vibe, let our personalities shine, and groove to the music. You could really see the different levels of experience. Some of the girls were so inexperienced while others were clearly pros. But honestly? I was hype for all of them. Just being able to get out there and try was beautiful to watch.
For me, dance is about energy. It’s about supporting each other, exchanging vibes, and just living in that moment. So, watching those girls give their all, even when they were nervous or unsure, made me feel at home. I didn’t care who made it. Hell…I didn’t even care if I made it at that point. I was just excited that I showed up and did my thing.
By the time it was over, I realized, I probably gave too much (because, let’s be real, I don’t do this regularly anymore). But you know what? I left it all on that dance floor.
No regrets, just pure joy.
Oh…And in case you were wondering…
I made it through the auditions and am now officially part of the agency.
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