Backstage Dominic Helder Resendes When you are number 25 and 24’s on stage wood is creaking under you as you're stretching backstage Your teachers are all hugging you as you feel like a bird in a cage, only dancers get the anxiety of being backstage 25 is next and your feet are shaking in fear of forgetting your dance, you step on stage smiling back at the fear that once had a chance Your music plays and many people stare at you in surprise, for male dancers aren't usually the ones to bring home the prize You danced your heart out with grace and power while you bowed at the audience's engage, as you step off stage you completely forgot about the fear of being BACKSTAGE |