After little rehearsal and many performances of the Waltz of the Flowers, I was given a chance to dance Chinese. Most of the other dancers cast in the role of Chinese performed it last year and all have had more performance experience than myself. It would be my first time performing a soloist role with Alberta Ballet. Knowing that it would be my responsibility to carry a portion of the show was both extremely exciting and nerve-racking. Chinese is one of the shortest diverter's in the ballet. It was essentially over before I knew it. Because it was my first time dancing Chinese on stage with the full display of sets, I felt flustered and my spacial awareness was not as sharp as I would like it to be. After the majority of the dancing was over I felt quite please with my effort but I knew I could do better. None the less I was extremely happy to get the first show out of the way, as I now know what to expect for my next Chinese show. To my surprise, while casually passing the ballet staff in the hallway, I received compliments on my performance. Dancing the role of Chinese has been a great learning experience and I am really pleased to be given the opportunity.