Stella Mann Dance College
From Sam's point of view...
I was so excited to start college and getting to dance all day, it sounded like heaven. The first year was really exciting, scary and thrilling. I remember thinking on the first day, everyone who was going to turn up as a first year like me were probably the best at their local school. So really it was going to be the best of the best I was going to be dancing with. Where would I fit in? Would I be top of my year or realize I hadn't worked quite as hard as I thought?
I was so ecstatic and nervous when I was told to join the 3 rd years for jazz. I of course respected it was their class so went to the back. But honestly, they all seemed incredible dancers. I think I spent most of the first lesson with my jaw on the floor, hoping one day I would be just as good.......Read More
I was so ecstatic and nervous when I was told to join the 3 rd years for jazz. I of course respected it was their class so went to the back. But honestly, they all seemed incredible dancers. I think I spent most of the first lesson with my jaw on the floor, hoping one day I would be just as good.......Read More
Auditioning for Arlene Philips for the 3rd year summer show number, was mind-blowing and also nerve wracking especially since I was just a little 1st year.
Everyone was used in the number, but what was a surprise for me was that Arlene had 2 featured spots in the number and I got one of them!!!!
Did I become arrogant? No, I was always aware,life is not static, one minute you're on top the next minute you're on the bottom. It's nice if people still like you when you're on the bottom again. ....Read More
Did I become arrogant? No, I was always aware,life is not static, one minute you're on top the next minute you're on the bottom. It's nice if people still like you when you're on the bottom again. ....Read More
When I decided to quit the teaching course in my 2nd year, it was the first time I was aware that I was making a decision about my life that could end up with me regretting it and possibly mess up future opportunities. There was a moment of panic, I hoped I was making the decision for the right reason, which was that deep down I knew I wasn't cut out for and wouldn't be happy teaching classical, tap or modern.
It turned out I was right, and found my teaching home in jazz!......Read More
When I went to my first audition with my fellow 3rd years. I was prepared to maybe get through a few cuts of the audition. We were all really nervous and felt intimidated by the other girls.I think because I had accepted the possibility of not getting the job I went for broke because I thought I had nothing to lose. If you can go to auditions with that kind of feeling, of nothing to lose or unshakeable confidence (not arrogance, there is a difference) then your nerves don't get the better of you....Read More
One by one my friends got cut, but stayed to cheer on the rest of us still going. Once I was the only one left, my friends still stayed and continued to cheer me on. I knew the contract was going to start before I had finished my 3rd year, but I honestly never thought I would get my first audition. I turned it down, because I thought "you only graduate from college once in your life, but you'll get more than one job".