Have Fun and Be Excited!!


The Dining Hall was toasty warm as I welcomed everyone to the LifeDance Troop Audition.  The many fans hung motionless from the ceiling, so we all knew that we were in for an exceptionally sweaty dance session!  A panel of judges sat at a table behind me.  It was made up of some of the finest members of the Rising Star Outreach of India staff, including Sir Principal.  Once the opening remarks were made, we gathered around my laptop to watch a short video clip.

The video was a 3 minute introduction of Susie Clawson!  Who is Susie??!  She is the other Dance Master that will be joining me soon!  Susie's introduction video was full of love and excitement.  She was beaming with the jolliest smile as she addressed the LifeDance Troupe auditioners, and as she passionately described her love for the meaning and actions associated with diligence.  In the conclusion of her address, she repeated several times "Have fun!  Be excited!"  As she said these words, I could see the excitement gushing out of her!  Her excitement was contagious!

The audition ran smoothly.  Each student gave 100%, and they offered their utmost respect to me and the panel.  Happy (and sometimes nervous) smiles glowed on the faces on the students-- not just because of how sweaty we were, but because they were having fun.  They were excited!  It's going to be a difficult process to select those who make the LifeDance Troupe and who doesn't... I wish I could accept everyone just based on pure passion!  However it's evident that we're in for a good troupe of dedicated dancers!

I'm splendidly excited to work with Susie when she gets here in a week!  I'm excited for both of us to begin our work with the LifeDance Troupe as we will strive for high levels of diligence, and we will have fun doing it!

Whatever you're doing this summer, whatever your goals or plans are, have fun!  And be excited! :)




Meet the beautiful, charming, delightful, and lovingly excited Susie :)

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