11/12/08

I can't believe we're having our last class before our big performance at the Kimball. Tomorrow we'll be perfecting our scene, practicing our chants, and gaining a last confidence boost from the members of our banjar. I'm feeling a bit under-prepared, but I have to trust the other members of the banjar to grasp all that we have learned in the past several weeks and concentrate our energy on a successful performance. I watched the video from YouTube that Kalyani sent to us, and I now have a greater appreciation for the talent of the Bharatanatyum dancers. Their ability to keep beat, while still portraying a story with their bodies is incredible. I can't wait to see more of their performances during the International Dance showcase.