03-18-2025, 04:01 PM
Anna knew Elyse was so close. The meds were helping l, even if Elyse was moody at times and Elyse had mentioned that as she was adjusting to the medication that would happen. ”It’s simple, hon, you do your dance and I’ll improvise around it. I’m on stage with you, backing you up on your dance. You don’t have to change a thing.”
Anna put her hands down no longer needing to hold on to Elyse’s attention. ”You got this Elyse! You rocked it during practice. You know your stuff. I get it though…things have been rough and you’re off kilter. I’m here for you - we’re here for you. Whatever you need. You wanna go out solo, we’re watching backstage. You want someone on stage with you supporting you? I’m your girl! If you feel you’re not ready, I’ll take your spot, but you’re ready Elyse.”
Elyse needed the slight push - the reassurance that she was ready to do this again. During practice, many of the dancers had stayed in to watch her practice showing their support for her, but Anna had noticed something else too. A genuine smile. Elyse had been happy dancing for them. Anna didn’t tell her this - Elyse needed to realize it on her own, and Anna would do what she could to make that happen.
”You just have to dance - and trust me,” Anna said.
Elyse’s golden eyes sparkled in thought. Anna silently cheered her on. ”Okay - let’s do this - my dance - with you backing me up.”
Anna smiled and looked at Elyse’s outfit. ”I’ll get ready - gotta go find a costume.” Anna also asked someone to let them know to announce her as well as Elyse. Jasmín would be taking the stage with Kaylee today.
Anna put her hands down no longer needing to hold on to Elyse’s attention. ”You got this Elyse! You rocked it during practice. You know your stuff. I get it though…things have been rough and you’re off kilter. I’m here for you - we’re here for you. Whatever you need. You wanna go out solo, we’re watching backstage. You want someone on stage with you supporting you? I’m your girl! If you feel you’re not ready, I’ll take your spot, but you’re ready Elyse.”
Elyse needed the slight push - the reassurance that she was ready to do this again. During practice, many of the dancers had stayed in to watch her practice showing their support for her, but Anna had noticed something else too. A genuine smile. Elyse had been happy dancing for them. Anna didn’t tell her this - Elyse needed to realize it on her own, and Anna would do what she could to make that happen.
”You just have to dance - and trust me,” Anna said.
Elyse’s golden eyes sparkled in thought. Anna silently cheered her on. ”Okay - let’s do this - my dance - with you backing me up.”
Anna smiled and looked at Elyse’s outfit. ”I’ll get ready - gotta go find a costume.” Anna also asked someone to let them know to announce her as well as Elyse. Jasmín would be taking the stage with Kaylee today.