I was backstage with Kate and Lizzie. We'd just had our final performance of Dracula for this year. It was 11 p.m.. Kate and Lizzie were introducing themselves to those that didn't know them. The stage and auditorium were packed with dancers and their families, as was the lobby. Everyone was talking amongst themselves and our dance teacher had just come over to introduce herself. Kate, Lizzie and I were still in our costumes, make up and pointe shoes and the backstage lights were on. I'd sat down at a nearby bench because I was feeling very dizzy. Lucy was sitting next to me. I turned to her.
"Lucy, I said, "I'm feeling very dizzy. Will you get me some-?" before the words were even out of my mouth I swan-dove into someone's strong, thick, waiting arms.
I think they were either Matt's, Mr. Camden's or Mr. Ramsey's, Jessi's dad. I was glad the arms were there or else I would've headed straight to the hard stage floor. I didn't remember what happened next, as I'd passed out.