Juries....

So this morning was my Sophomore Jury....this is a requirement for all sophomore dancers (AA or BA program). We are required to choreograph a ballet and modern piece that cannot exceed 3 minutes each and needs to include certain movements specific to the style. This is then performed one by one (at a designated time) in front of the Dean of the School of Dance, Ms. Joan Palladino, and the Assistant Dean of the School of Dance, Jill Silverman. After the dancer is finished performing their pieces, they sit down with Jill and Joanie and are critiqued. This is also an opportunity for them to ask questions about your future career in dance (ex. what you want to do with dance, etc.). Needless to say this has been a stressful week. I had my jury at 8am this morning. It went well...I am definitely relieved that it is over and I was satisfied with my performance, however, like anything, I could have done better and wish I wasn't so nervous. For the incoming freshman...don't worry about it now. I know many of you may have never had strict modern dance, but you will when you get here and have a couple semesters of it under you belt (as well as ballet) to be able to perform to the best of your ability. I can't say I'm not pumped it's over and done with though... : )