Expert: Connie - 1/26/2007

Question
Hi Connie,
 My name is Keith i've not long started doing adult ballet how come in a ballet exam  you have to perform by yourself in the exam
and the teachers not aloud in the room with you what happens if you forget somethink none of the girls  laughed at me cos i wear  a padded dancebelt with my support cup inside a thong leotard footed tights and shoes and i don't feal nervous now i did feal nervous when i first started my first ballet leasson but now as i get use to wearing my padded dancebelt with my support cup inside a thong leotard footed tights and shoes in front of
the girls in the class i feal that they have made me feal more relaxed now why have they made me feel welcome
                     Keith
          hope you can help me with this


Answer
To adress your exam problem; don't get too nervous.  I sure you'll be great, and your body will probably take over so you won't forget anything.
Also, it's good that you are wearing the proper attire in dance class.  The girls should be supportive of you because that is the attire men have to wear during ballet.  Any educated dancer would not have any reason to make fun of you.    I'm glad you're enjoying your ballet class now. :)