With lots of free time in hand just as I have finished exams and university, I feel the days are really long! Each day I take an effort to learn something new and do something creative so that I use this valuable time to the fullest capacity. I thought of practicing classical dance 'Kathak' yesterday which I have learnt for 17 years. I started when I was just five and still recall the days when my mom use to sit there in class till I was done! This continued till I got acquainted with my teacher and the surroundings. It took me while to catch-up and I gradually started enjoying it. Since then my parents always encouraged me to participate in cultural programs or social gatherings so that I overcome stage fear. I found out a old pic of me performing at a ceremony!
As I picked up the steps, postures and footwork my teacher enrolled me for the first exam. I still remember how tensed I was on appearing for a dance exam at the age of eight! Look at this:
Every year our dance class organised an annual gathering for which we used to start practicing at least three months in advance so that we attain perfection on what we perform. Those practice sessions were my favorite as they used to be accompanied by live tabla and harmonium professionals.
I feel myself fortunate to have inculcated this art in me since my childhood which today has taken the form of a hobby that gives me soo much positive energy to live life to the fullest!
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