Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 75 The Missed Ballet In A Previous Life

"Dancing?"

Kaylee was amazed when she learned about Violeta's plan. "Vio, I had no idea you could dance!"

Violeta smiled mysteriously.

She did have some background in dancing, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Blake.

When she was a child, Mr. and Mrs. Blake had her learn ballet. However, they felt sorry for Violeta when she found practicing too tiring, so they let her switch to playing the piano after only two years. She never thought she would achieve much in this lifetime, but she did have a connection with dancing.

It all started in her previous life when she graduated from college. Violeta missed the opportunity to play the leading lady, as Zelena snatched the role away from her.

At that time, Violeta was the top student in her department, so the instructor had high hopes for her. He informed Violeta early on that the production team was going to select the leading female role from their class, and the character was a renowned dancer from the western regions of the capital city.

To obtain this role and to resonate with the character, Violeta made up her mind to start practicing dancing in advance.

The dance she practiced was none other than the most challenging classical dance, ballet.

Learning ballet was a difficult journey for Violeta, as she started almost from scratch.

Fortunately, her hard work paid off.

During the audition, Violeta's ballet performance amazed the casting director and assistant director present. They immediately decided to cast her in the leading female role.

But unfortunately, Violeta's happiness did not last long. In less than half a month, the casting director of the production called Violeta to inform her that the role had been given to Zelena. Violeta was left empty-handed!

She couldn't understand why. Was Zelena really better than her and deserving of the role?

Later, she found out that it wasn't because Zelena was more talented. It was because Mr. and Mrs. Blake had invested a large sum of money in Zelena.

When she learned the truth, Violeta burst into tears.

Because as soon as she got the role, she happily called Mr. and Mrs. Blake to share the good news.

She even happily imagined that once the show became popular, she would have money to show her gratitude to them.

But Mr. and Mrs. Blake betrayed her cruelly.

They knew very well how much effort Violeta had put into getting the role. She had spent countless hours practicing dance, even went on a diet to fit the character, and studied the historical background of the era in the play. She had put in so much effort.

But they still chose to take the role away from her and give it to Zelena, just because they were willing to spend money on her.

During her four years of college, Mr. and Mrs. Blake had ignored her, and she could understand that.

They stopped providing tuition and living expenses, and she could understand that too.

But this incident truly chilled her heart.

To this day, Violeta still remembers the words they said on the phone. "Lena is the future star who will stand under the spotlight, attracting everyone's attention. As for you, even if we give you this good role, can you perform well? You simply don't have the talent for acting. Can't you just work like a normal person? You're a selfish person for trying to compete with Lena!"

This sentence became a nightmare in Violeta's heart.

Even though she had been hated by everyone in the entertainment industry, she never had the intention to quit showbiz.

She was determined to prove to Mr. and Mrs. Blake who was truly suitable to stand under the spotlight!

Thinking about these past experiences, a faint sorrow lingered around Violeta.

"Vio, what's wrong with you?"

Violeta snapped out of her memories and forced a smile. "I can only dance one type of dance, so I'll perform this dance for the Moon Festival." Kaylee curiously asked, "What is it?"

Violeta replied, "Ballet."

"Wow!"

In Kaylee's mind, an image of Violeta dancing elegantly instantly appeared, and she eagerly looked at her.

"Vio, it's going to be amazing! I can already envision it!"

Lucy studied contemporary dance, while Violeta specialized in classical dance.

It seems that the Moon Festival will be a fusion of modern and classical dance!

After deciding to perform ballet for the show, Violeta began practicing as soon as she returned home in the evening.

Since there was no dance studio in her house, the servants prepared an empty room on the third floor for Violeta to practice in.

She thought she had already forgotten the movements of the Hu Xuan dance because, in her previous life, she never attempted the dance again after facing discouragement, and this continued until her death.

But unexpectedly, when the music started playing, all the movements Violeta had practiced in her previous life came flooding back into her mind.

The dance steps naturally followed the sound of the music. Since there was no mirror in the room, Violeta didn't know if she was dancing well or not. Music filled the room, and the servants quietly gathered at the door to watch Violeta dance.

In hushed voices, they whispered, "Ms. Violeta dances so beautifully!"

"Yes, indeed!"

At that moment, Niall appeared behind the servants and asked in a low voice, "What are you all watching?"

The maids turned to Niall and made a subtle gesture. "Young Master, Ms. Violeta is dancing inside. You should come and see."

Niall joined them at the door to watch Violeta dance.

As the music ended, Violeta didn't feel tired because her physical stamina had recovered quite well during military training.

Just as she was about to replace her phone to review the details of the dance, she caught a glimpse of several figures at the door.

Violeta turned her head and smiled. "Bro, why are you all standing at the door?"

Niall looked at Violeta affectionately and walked in.

"We didn't want to disturb you, Vio. You danced really well!"

"Oh, come on. I was just improvising. Toland University is about to hold the Moon Festival, and I have to perform on behalf of the tennis club. I can't embarrass myself on stage."

"You call that improvising? You're so amazing. If you perform it on stage, no one could beat you, Vio."

Niall had a talent for flattery.

Violeta smiled helplessly. "Bro, you're praising me blindly. I do have flaws in my dancing!"

Niall glanced around the room and stroked his chin. "This dance room is not up to par. It's too small and doesn't have mirrors. It's not suitable for practicing. How about this, Vio? If you want to practice dancing, I can recommend a good place for you!"

"Sure, where is it?"

"Rhythmic Dance Studio."

Rhythmic Dance Studio is a renowned dance academy in Quinston, offering comprehensive training for dancers rather than just a dance studio.

Many parents preferred to send their children to Rhythmic to learn dance. Rhythmic had numerous professional teachers, and the variety of dance styles was particularly extensive. All the instructors had participated in both domestic and international competitions and had received awards as outstanding dancers.

Violeta learned ballet on her own because, in her previous life, she didn't have the means to hire a teacher.

Because of this, Violeta's journey to learn dance was more challenging than that of ordinary people.

If she could replace a teacher to guide her, her progress would undoubtedly be faster than in her previous life.

"I don't know much about dance, but the owner of Rhythmic is my good friend. Vio, you are a talented dancer. If you're going to dance, you should replace the best teacher."

"Sure."

After hearing Niall's words, Violeta naturally accepted the offer with great enthusiasm. She was just an amateur. If she could improve through this opportunity, why not?