Ok.. the reason I came back from my self imposed exile in the barren wastelands.
Anyone got any tips for ..ahem.. "Performance anxiety" ? in under 5 weeks from now, I have to take my gorgeous Twirly.. and dance in front of my peers and friends .. all on our own, with no one to hide behind and still make it (a) an enjoyable dance for Twirly and (b) "fun" to watch.
I'm not a great dancer, ok I can now bring myself to admit I'm not the worst either. (Twirly has been working on my self confidence issues ) But I DO NOT like being the focus of attention.
Obviously people who compete in dance events (a whole different ballgame but parallels can be drawn) have their routines down pat.. they will have rehearsed every move, pose, and style point to nanosecond accuracy.
4 weeks on Friday.. which , even if I had the time to go back to dancing .. that's only 4 more classes .. obviously we can't practice "the routine" as we still want to have a little "mystery" about it. (if anyone knows where I can get a breakdance mat from would be gratefully recieved )
Anyone got any advice on first dances, and getting out there and "doing your thing" with people watching?
I know , post ceremony, that there only be Louise and I in this vast universe of ours and I'll barely be concious of anything apart from my new bride. I'm hoping that it'll all be fine on the day.
Did some (Am-dram) acting many years back.. I'm hoping that, come my "cue" the butterflies will flutter-by but I'm still worried. Fluffing your lines is one thing, don't want to fluff the first dance.. especially with dancing friends and non dancing family watching.
any advice?
Pete (on the nervous side!)
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