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Mind of a Dancer
  Behind the shielding curtain
  My name rings throughout the air
  My body is poised although my mind, uncertain
  Donning an ornamented gown and perfectly pulled back hair
  I make my way to center stage and softly take my mark
  In still anticipation, I am caught in the audiences stare
  As the stage lights glaze my eyes, I am no longer in the dark
  The classical melody, promoting notes of grace
  My movement begins as my back forms an arc
  Reminding myself to maintain an artistic face
  My progression is exact as my feet float across the stage
  I begin to turn faster and faster as the music builds at a steady pace
  The emotion through my body moves like music on a page
  I am lost in the creativity through my body, mind, and soul
  I courteously bow and make my way backstage
The exhilaration is electrifying, and all such doubt has been removed

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My inspiration for this Terza Rima style poem came from a personal experience I had many years ago. During the beginning of my dancing journey, I had experienced severe stage fright and had to control my mind artistically through my movement to become comfortable on stage. I have now been performing on stage for 13 years and feel completely safe while dancing on stage. Writing this poem only reminded me of how I've got to where I am today in dance. My hope is for people to read my work and gain a further understanding of what the experience is like and what goes through a dancer's mind before and while performing.