The Continuous Cycle of Multitasking

Ballet in my opinion is a beautiful and continuous cycle of multitasking. Even during simple exercises in ballet class my mind and body are constantly thinking and doing a million different things at once. When I think I am doing something somewhat accurately there is always another task that needs to be done. For example, I tend to hyperextend my knees in ballet. While I am concentrating fully on engaging my muscles properly in order to prevent this from occuring, I convert the issue to my arms or back being out of allignment. As frustrating as this may sound, ballet always presents a challenge to me as a dancer. The constant strive for perfection without ever reaching it intrigues me. The idea that ballet is arduous for everyone in someway is almost comforting to me as a dancer. The idea that I am not alone in my struggle gives me a positive outlook in the classroom. I hope to reach my full potential as a dancer in this class with all of you lovely dancers by my side! We can struggle together and inspire one another along the way! The continuous cycle is neverending, and that is why I think ballet is beautiful.