When Pride Falls at Your Feet (19 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 18

The dancers, each wiping their sweat, froze mid-motion. Deputy Director Silvia slowly looked around and continued speaking.

“This season’s performance pieces will be announced sequentially. For the next schedule, we’re planning to present a group waltz and about two pas de deux stages for the Opera Ball. After that, we’ll move on to [La Sylphide], with auditions held at the beginning of next month. Hmm, I’ll post the detailed information on the bulletin board, so please check it there.”

“Yes!”

“Seeing everyone work so hard already has me looking forward to the performance. I hope you all keep up the good energy for the rest of this afternoon’s rehearsal.”

“Thank you.”

As soon as Deputy Director Silvia disappeared from view through the door after her brief announcement, excited murmurs immediately rose from all around.

It wasn’t just about the upcoming audition—everyone seemed especially thrilled at the prospect of attending the Opera Ball.

It was a gala performance and party hosted to thank the patrons of Avalliantte Opera Theater, featuring opera, orchestra, and ballet in succession.

Since nobles and local dignitaries attending the party might take notice of performers, some dancers paid even more attention to their appearances than during regular performances.

Emilia left the rehearsal room, ignoring the dancers chattering excitedly. Giuliana also appeared just as enthusiastic as the others, so Emilia quietly slipped away, hoping to find a quiet spot to rest—but she ran into Deputy Director Silvia, who was speaking with a choreographer in the hallway.

“Oh, Emilia. Do you have a moment?”

Emilia blinked once, then slowly approached her. The choreographer nodded in greeting and left first, and Emilia followed as Deputy Director Silvia began walking slowly.

“It’s about the ensemble dance—I wanted to talk to you. I watched earlier, and, as expected, you danced very well.”

“…Thank you.”

“But you danced too well—that’s the problem.”

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