1st show

I had the most fun dancing. The show started at 9 so of course I got there at 8 and I was one of only 3 people there! So I waited alone for about 30 minutes, feeling more & more nervous, and then I saw Joss show up! He was probably the 5th person to arrive! I was so happy. Sitting with him for half an hour before helped me relax so much. And he helped me take photos of all my friends and made videos of the dances.

My 1st dance - my Soleá - went so well. Joss said he didn't see any mistakes AND HE'S RIGHT! I didn't make any (jeejee). By the time I danced I felt really good and the dancing felt great. I almost don't care about the other dances because the high from this one is unbeatable.

The Petenera didn't go so well - jajaja! I was feeling so good about the Soleá, and no one would see me anyways, that I didn't stress at all over it. I was so relaxed I almost forgot I was performing on stage...that's bad. But then I'd straighten up and get into it again. I was so relaxed that when a major disaster occurred, I didn't even care. There is a moment in the dance when we do 4 turns in a row - I got wrapped up in the guitarist's cable - jajja! I had to unwind myself after everyone else was finished turning. Joss said it looked like I was doing my own dance! Anyways, the video shows everyone making mistakes and they all looked beautiful so who cares.

Anyways, the highlights:

• Joss said my skirt in the Petenera was the most original.
• My teacher Ruben came up to me afterwards and gave me a hug.
• My friend Kurty showed up
• Kurty told Joss I was the most expressive
• My friend Mathilde danced her ass off - SHE WAS SO GOOD!
• Spain won their match
• I'm super satisfied with my performances

So tonight is my Seguiriya. From here out I only have one dance a night. I'm very well prepared for this dance. And for the 3rd day's, I'm in the back again so I'm not going to worry about it either.

Thanks again everyone for the comments, emails & texts.