Everything returned to normal after a series of unstable days. The Royal team received notice that we will be performing next weekend, and the center position will be chosen by Ms. Glenda, Ms. Jenny and the principal.
The play "Swan Lake" is a classic that any ballet dancer knows. But to perform it excellently is difficult for anyone to do.
In this lesson, Ms. Jenny showed us the legendary ballet performed by the Angels group. I saw my mother there, she was young and gorgeous then. It's no surprise that my mom is the one in the center, her dad really stands out.
"As you can see, Rowan Ambar is the one standing in the center and she always makes people look at her. The most difficult moves are done by her perfectly and full of emotion. I know it's hard for you to get past Rowan Ambar's talent, but I hope you can at least learn something from the legendary ballerina's aura."
The whole class listened attentively to Miss Jenny. Although her personality doesn't seem good, I have to admit that she is a good teacher. She can help students progress quickly with advanced teaching methods. However, there is a downside to Jenny's teaching method. That she turns every ballet dancer into someone's copy or the style of famous legends.
So, although Jenny's classes are quite useful, I don't always listen to all of her advice. I feel like the weakness in her teaching method might cancel out the originality and emotion in my dance moves.
"To choose male and female for the center position, you will perform this play 'Swan Lake'. Whoever gets the highest score from the judges will become the center of the Royal group."
Jenny's announcement made everyone excited. Whether it's level S, A or B, everyone has a strong desire for that position. Whoever gets the center position will surely bring fame to his family, become the pride of Malibu academy and gain fame.
Kaylin Joan and Garrick Harvey have held this position three years in a row. And anyone can see how popular and respected they are. It's almost impossible for anyone to compete with the two of them, not to mention they've been friends since childhood, they're so good together.
People talked a lot about Royal's center selection.
Meanwhile, I've started practicing. My mother used to teach me how to feel the soul of the play "Swan Lake". The princess is enchanted and love breaks the curse, the princess's emotions are extremely complicated. And to express that feeling through ballet is much more difficult.
My mother is almost the perfect symbol when people talk about 'Swan Lake' because she perfectly portrays all the emotions of that princess.
"Although ballet performance is very technical, don't forget that what makes the soul of the play is the emotion. The gaze, the range of motion, the force generated from the movement... all matter."
I recalled my mother's instructions, then turned on the music and started practicing.
Every time I dance ballet, I'm so focused that I forget everything around me, even someone walks into the room without me knowing.
"That's impressive."
"Veronica? You're not home yet?" I turned my head in surprise and saw Veronica leaning against the wall.
"No. I heard the music so I looked in to see who stayed so late to practice. It was you."
"Ah, um. Because I don't have a convenient room to practice ballet at home, so..."
Veronica and I talked quite comfortably. Contrary to my imagination, Veronica is not at all an unapproachable or quiet girl like everyone says. On the contrary, she is actually quite friendly.
"I bought fried chicken and hamburger, will you eat it with me? You haven't had dinner yet, have you?"
"Oh, you're so nice, thank you."
"Miss Glenda once told me to watch you do ballet and learn from you." Veronica took a huge burger and chatted. She looked a little funny as ketchup smeared her cheeks.
"Are you kidding, why would Miss Glenda say that?" I handed Veronica a tissue and replied.
"I'm telling the truth. When I got home the other day, Miss Glenda still mentioned your name a few times. She said I shouldn't consider Kaylin as an opponent, because the real opponent is you, Esther Joan."
Veronica speaks very frankly, she expresses her aspirations in ballet career. She does not aim for the center position, because according to her the character of the princess in the play "Swan Lake" is too weak and weak for her. Veronica is quite different, she prefers villain roles. She believes that ballet is not only fluid and light, ballet also has a magical appeal, and villains always have that.
I am the opposite of Veronica, I aim for a classical and profound ballet style.
Although we belong to two different schools of ballet, we have the same mindset.
"I've heard rumors that Kaylin Joan is your older sister. But you and Kaylin have never admitted this, so I'm curious if that's true?"
"Yeah, that's true."
"You two look like enemies, not sisters."
"We are sisters with the same father but different mothers."
Veronica let out a loud voice, as if she understood.
"You know, compared to Kaylin who is loved and praised by everyone, I like you more."
"Really? May I ask why?" I burst out laughing and looked at Veronica.
"Because we are from the same background. You and I are not to be the honorable lady of a noble family. Besides, we are also different from the majority. That is, we live without pretense. Wow, this Gucci dress suits you so well Habber... Wow, you bought that bracelet here, it looks so vintage, I love it... Urgh, it's all fake girls complimenting each other. They probably don't like that Gucci dress or that vintage bracelet, I bet."
We laughed together, Veronica really has a sense of humor and is straightforward. That impressed me with her.
"By the way, your dating rumors are pretty popular these days, you know?"
"How's the rumor?"
"A lot. In short, after you broke up with Baldric Herrington, you hooked up with Garrick Harvey. They called him slut for seducing all the hottest boys in the academy. And then they said that you dumped Garrick to be Dominic Arnold's mistress."
"Oh my God."
I shook my head and sighed. I didn't expect people to make up such a fascinating love story.
"Do you believe what they say?" I asked Veronica.
"I believe what I see."
"What if I say it's true?"
"That means... you really are a hot girl."
Hearing Veronica say that, the two of us laughed again, I laughed so hard that I felt my stomach hurt and lay down on the floor. Veronica leaned against the wall and continued to tease me.
"Am I wrong? Not every girl has the ability to make guys fall in love with her. If you can, you're special."
"Stop joking, Veronica, it's not like that." I laughed as I said, "I did date Baldric, but I dumped him because he cheated on me and secretly dated another girl."
"Oh my, what a bad guy."
I shrugged and continued talking.
"Garrick and I are friends. He used to help me a lot. We've been arguing lately, some personal issues related to Kaylin and Dominic."
"Well, I wouldn't be surprised if I heard that Kaylin was intentionally ruining your relationship with Garrick."
I refuse to comment on her opinion, but honestly I have the same thoughts as hers.
"What about Dominic?"
"Umm, this is complicated. We're not lovers, we're not strangers. It's like..."
"Okay, if it's too complicated, you don't have to say it. You can tell me whenever you feel comfortable and want to talk."
Veronica is a good girl, she is attentive to my feelings and not too curious about my secrets like others. That makes me love and trust her more.
"So, I think we're already friends?" I tried asking Veronica. Making friends at Malibu academy is really hard for me, and if Veronica agrees to be my friend, everything will be great.
"I don't know..." Veronica hesitated, which made me feel down. "I think we should go to lunch together from now on?"
My emotions went from disappointment to excitement. Veronica is such a playful girl, she almost made me think that I would have to continue spending my boring days at this academy.
With Veronica, I believe everything will be fine.