Once we had got there it was clear everyone was just as excited to be there as us. Watching the other schools rehearse was lovely for us and seeing just what everyone else had managed to put together and it really helped us get into the spirit of the day. When it was time for us to rehearse we all got a bit nervous because of the expectation on us, this was good though as it made everyone realise we did have to be the best there and we knew we were capable of it. I thought both our rehearsals went really well and I loved every second of it! Hearing the audience cheering along from the moment the tap dancers started was a really great feeling and I think it motivated everyone to put there all into it.
After the excitement of our very successful rehearsals died down the madness that is getting everyone ready for the real performance began. It was really amazing watching everyone get dressed up especially the fairies as there make up and costumes were just so lovely and extravagant. I think this year’s costumes and make-up are by far the best yet as so much detail went into everything. The costumes that our btec group made looked even more spectacular on the dancers especially with the amazing make-up as well.
Once everyone was ready the real nerves began to set in as this was when we realised we now had to own the stage and be the absolute best we could be. And we were! The performance couldn’t have gone better! And the noise from the crowd made it so much more exciting. It’s safe to say everyone was chuffed with how it went! It was definitely worth all the hard work just for the buzz that came after knowing we had done so well. The nice thing about Stevenage is that we don’t have to compete so there is no real pressure yet there is an almost nice pressure to be amazing. I had the best day and I can’t wait for Portsmouth now!
