This weekend was my first recital with InMotion School of Dance. What an insanely different experience than with Studio K. Both are phenomenally special in their own ways. The transition from recitals with Studio K to InMotion was interesting. It's funny how we always first think of different as bad. My first thoughts were negative such as "This studio is not as serious" or as fun or whatever my negative thoughts were. I even complained to my friends because they perform ballet with classic story lines which I guess I thought was weird but the truth was it's just different. How much I regret sharing my negative thoughts when I was transitioning. I am so thankful for this past weekend as it showed me that no matter the level of involvement or the format or content of the recital, one thing will always be the same: the preciousness of His children who perform in these shows. Preciousness may not be a word but I could care less because it is exactly the word I need right now haha. The children are obviously completely different than those from Studio K because they have been raised in different states. But their sweet smiles, surprising moments of sharing, hilarious stream of conscious thoughts that get blurted out, and all their crazy antics remind me why I love working recitals. And that's the same anywhere I may go.
This experience taught me to take ownership of new challenges or jobs I take on. Whether it's with the freshmen, or D4L, or a new studio, even if I am not used to it yet I need to speak about it confidently and in a positive way. I hate this feeling of "wow this really taught me a lesson." Not that it's a bad thing at all it's great! It's just that I would rather have a feeling of "I am so glad I had confidence in this undertaking, it really came through for me."
Ah well, such is life and such is my fickle heart always resisting change. Both studio owners are role models, and completely different ones at that, who I am so lucky to have in my life in such a supportive way. I know with full confidence these experiences will serve me well one day if I am ever fortunate enough to own my own studio someday.
