dancer struggles

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Blisters don't even phase me anymore

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

ATTENTION EVERYONE: when you're in the wings, if you can see the audience, they can see you

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

What if I wasn't a dancer

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

When you really have to pee but you're wearing a leotard

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When you lose a headpiece or something on stage and everyone does that little sly shuffle thing to kick it off

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

The worst thing about being a dancer is you don't have an excuse for dancing bad at school dances and parties

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

I don't think it's possible for me to remember everything I need to bring for a show

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Not gonna lie whenever I'm home alone I dance around my house with my music up loud and it's so much fun hahahaha

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The worst thing is knowing that no matter how hard I try I can never be that good

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Do you ever just watch a really really good dancer and then... Tears. Just tears.

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Let's be real: nude leotards are about as supportive as shoes from Payless

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

So our teacher let us out early today and I'm so surprised I might die of shock

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

My bruises never go away

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

When you don't know the combination and you plan on following the front line but the instructor says switch lines and now you're in front

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Do you ever stand in first position in public without realizing it bc same

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"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." – Samuel Beckett

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It's so incredible to watch someone work hard and improve and become an amazing dancer

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Blood sweat and tears

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

Who else uses tables counters shelves and ledges in your house to stretch

[dancer struggles @dancerstrugs]

It bothers me so much that pointe shoes are so expensive and you're not even done bc you still have to sew them yourself