Joining Culturama 2018 was an easy decision to make for me. I joined the dance show last year and I enjoyed so much the whole preparation process that I wanted to live it all again. This time I decided to try out for the country of Ethiopia, which has never been represented in Culturama. I did so because I had never tried any African dance before since I was afraid I was not rapid and flexible enough to perform those kind of dance. Despite this, I auditioned and I got in. After few weeks the rehearsals started, the co-leader of the dance, left the group because of personal problems. A this point, Feven, the dance leader, proposed me to take the role of co-leader since I showed commitment to the activity. I was very surprised she asked me but also very honoured so I accepted. In the following month, I helped Feven to improve the dance adding new elements and coordinate better the dancers.
Being a dance leader was a responsibility that I did not regret to have taken since it taught me the importance of being a point of reference for other people. The dancers saw me as a person, together with Feven, to go ask to in case of any doubt so I took my role as a chance to help my peers.
At the end, the show was a success. I was glad of the fact that all the effort and commitment I put in this activity resulted to be helpful in setting up such a big show as Culturama 2018.