its called the present because its a gift

When I first heard the idea of being "present" I found it somewhat cliche. Then I thought to myself, well why dont you try it. So I did. And it is the exact opposite of cliche. When I am present in class or on stage I feel everything moving and living. Its so easy to "phone in" an exercise or a performance but when your present you reap all benefits of being where you are, what your learning and what your doing.  I can honestly say now I could sit down, observe a class and know exactly who is really there being present and whos just there to be there. Being present is whats going to make you a better dancer, give you a better understanding and in the end, get you hired.