Chaeri's+color+project

= Colorful Tutus = The warm yellow lights grew dim and the audience clapped. A girl about my age ran off the stage in her fiery red tutu with much confidence and satisfaction. I assumed that she was happy with her performance on stage. Then again, I would too be ecstatic if I danced just like her on that black, and spine-chilling stage. Each movement was executed in a sharp and exact manner as she traveled across the stage with definite boldness and assurance.

Today was my very first ballet competition and I have never felt this nervous in my life. Before me were other eager ballet dancers, twirling around the back stage as they prepared themselves to present their talent in front of a big crowd. I could not help but notice the solid, and powerful colors of their tutus, for they immediately grabbed my utmost attention. These colors were not just any ordinary colors. They carried great intensity and dominance. Some girls wore tutus that were dark, navy blue, which resembled the color of the starry night sky and others wore dark green or pitch black, which complemented their strength and strong ambition.

Amongst these determined girls was myself, wearing a pure white tutu. I could not help but feel intimidated and dejected. There was courage in other dancers’ eyes, while I possessed none. I was on the verge of running out of such frightening place when suddenly I felt a warm hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw my ballet teacher, in her warm and creamy orange dress with beige scarf around her neck. Her small, deep brown eyes stared directly into my own while her soft pink lips curved into a nice, comforting smile. Within a minute or two, I found myself feeling more confident and relaxed. Upon the hearing of my name, I gracefully ran into the stage with much spirit and was immediately welcomed by the combination of light purple and pink lights. Here, I moved about under the mellow lights with much poise and jubilation. The music slowly faded out and I made my bow, which was immediately followed by a loud cheer and applause from the crowd. Amongst the crowd were my parents, who looked as proud as ever to see me on this colorful stage.



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