Ballet Cirque: The Journey
A symbolic journey of a dancer's years of training that closely mirrors the journey we each travel through life.
"You start out little and new, my child;
Inspired by everything, it is all so much bigger than you.
Now it is finally your turn, long awaited,
To discover the joy of moving - the journey of living.
Hold to your creativity to make what you can from what you have.
Don't forget to play; that's where you discover your talents, your strength.
Surround yourself with the best of friends;
And soon you will discover you can make beautiful art as one.
Of course there will be times you want the spotlight;
But remember when all fight for one, it fits for no one.
Eventually you will know that your biggest competition is found only within yourself.
As life moves on, you will travel many confusing paths;
And be aware it will be your own fear that keeps you lost.
But one day you will find the strength to keep moving, keep pushing, keep believing;
At that moment the spotlight finds you.
And you will finally know that all your scrapes and bruises have been polishing you, sculpting you,
To be the greatest work of art that was intended."
February 2023
Central Utah Ballet "Signatures" concert
Covey Center for the Arts
Photography: Eliana Smith
*Pictures coming soon
"You start out little and new, my child;
Inspired by everything, it is all so much bigger than you.
Now it is finally your turn, long awaited,
To discover the joy of moving - the journey of living.
Hold to your creativity to make what you can from what you have.
Don't forget to play; that's where you discover your talents, your strength.
Surround yourself with the best of friends;
And soon you will discover you can make beautiful art as one.
Of course there will be times you want the spotlight;
But remember when all fight for one, it fits for no one.
Eventually you will know that your biggest competition is found only within yourself.
As life moves on, you will travel many confusing paths;
And be aware it will be your own fear that keeps you lost.
But one day you will find the strength to keep moving, keep pushing, keep believing;
At that moment the spotlight finds you.
And you will finally know that all your scrapes and bruises have been polishing you, sculpting you,
To be the greatest work of art that was intended."
February 2023
Central Utah Ballet "Signatures" concert
Covey Center for the Arts
Photography: Eliana Smith
*Pictures coming soon
Audience reactions to "Ballet Cirque: The Journey"
"INSANELY INSPIRING! I got so emotional at the end. It spoke to me."
"I was so moved to tears by this show. Heaven was near last night!! It was absolutely stunning!! More shows and more people need to experience this masterpiece!"
"The first thing I said, with teary eyes, was that I needed to see it again! Far too much to process in one performance; I need more. This show was incredible on so many levels."
"Truly phenomenal! Unreal, incredible. These are just a few of the words we tried to use to describe it on the way home. Couldn't find any words quite good enough. Just kept thinking how many more people need to see this. So genuinely grateful I got to see it."
"CHILLS! Amazing! Beautiful!"
"INSANELY INSPIRING! I got so emotional at the end. It spoke to me."
"I was so moved to tears by this show. Heaven was near last night!! It was absolutely stunning!! More shows and more people need to experience this masterpiece!"
"The first thing I said, with teary eyes, was that I needed to see it again! Far too much to process in one performance; I need more. This show was incredible on so many levels."
"Truly phenomenal! Unreal, incredible. These are just a few of the words we tried to use to describe it on the way home. Couldn't find any words quite good enough. Just kept thinking how many more people need to see this. So genuinely grateful I got to see it."
"CHILLS! Amazing! Beautiful!"