The Waltz Research Paper

It was a Friday night in the middle of August, and the cotillion court had just finished the photoshoot. We were all by the door, preparing ourselves for the courts’ grand entrance. There was so much commotion going on, with the guys fixing each other's’ bows, the girls making sure their heels were on right and that their hair looked fine, and the last minute guests were checked in. The waltz was to be immediately followed after the entrance, so we were all getting ready to dance. This was the first dance of the night, and there was so much built up anticipation. This was the moment we were all waiting for, the moment we had practiced so tirelessly for months. Finally, the doors opened, and each pair entered the ballroom one by one, until it was my turn for my escort, Marc, and I entered and then went into our waltz position. The music commenced and the waltz began. I do not know how the dance looked, but I …show more content…
I was so honored and immediately agreed to be in the court. It was not until later that week, where I felt like backing out since I had never danced in my whole life .Although, after much consideration, I thought it would be a perfect way to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. Soon after, practices began and I felt discouraged once more. I had such a hard time keeping up with the rest of the court and learning the dances, but because of that, I practiced more and more. It was from my embarrassment and willingness to get better, that I found the strength to keep going. From those four months of practice, I not only learned how to dance the waltz, but I also learned two hip-hop dances, and how to clap the sticks for a traditional Filipino dance called Tinikling. In addition, I also got closer to the other people in the court, who soon became some of my closest friends