Re: How Billy Elliot The Musical Changed Me
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:47 pm
Welcome to the forum ALLMIXEDUP. Glad you have decided to join us.
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I have found a new appreciation for live theatre. I have learned that attending a show does not require I go with someone else in order to appreciate the experience. I have learned that dance doesn't have to be big and flashy, complex or difficult to be really impressive. At the same time, I've also learned that many dances are much more complex than I realized, and just watching the male ensemble members' feet during Solidarity is enough to make me dizzy.accessmenj wrote:Tell us your story of change, so we can document that Billy Elliot The Musical is more than a story about a boy who wants to dance.
Also, I'm in a lot of debt.
Thank you for the welcome, Ellen. I have been following this forum for quite awhile. But I just recently joined as a member. This forum has saved me from being depressed until I can manage to catch the tour. Joining the discussion helps even more.ERinVA wrote:Welcome to the forum ALLMIXEDUP. Glad you have decided to join us.
BillyElliotLover, thanks for putting this into words I always thought that male dancers were, ummm, "unusual" but now I know there is no one as athletic as a ballet dancer and how much determination and courage it takes for boys to start and especially continue dancing.BillyElliotLover wrote:I will admit that it changed my view on dance entirely- especially with guys. I wasn't one that was very interested in dance. I found it fun to watch sometimes, but a lot of the time I would stop watching cause they got 'boring'. After seeing Billy Elliot, I have a whole new appreciation for it. I LOVE to watch dance videos now..... like, its insane how many I watch...and I dont get bored with them now And, I am sure I'm not the only one to say this- but I have to admit that I used to think guys who danced were very unusual. I didnt see guys dancing very often, but when I did, I would find it just a bit weird. But, now, I am a huge supporter! I even told my little brother he should take dance lessons--sadly he refused I think guys who dance are awesome, and I just wish more people gave them a chance before judging them.