The Imperative "Why does your smile look so fake?"

Keep smiling. Just keep smiling. Try to walk straight. Try to keep your chin up and your back straight. But most important, just keep smiling.
Step forward. Step. Step. Step. Twirl to the left. Twirl to the right. Pirouette. Don't forget to spot. Back straight. Arms firm but relaxed. Keep smiling!
Breathe in and out. Breath out and in. Steady yourself. Be confident. Don't let that sinking feeling in your stomach take hold. Remember the months of practice. Remember to breathe. And just keep smiling.
Chassé back. Back. Back. Back. Bras Bas. Keep your back straight. Don't slouch. Chin up. Don't stare. Don't move. Don't forget to breathe. And whatever else, just keep smiling.
Be sure of yourself. Don't hesitate. Remain confident. Don't watch the others for your signals. Own the stage. Move, really move! And smile, smile, smile!
Plié. Plié. Grand plié. Relevé and arabesque. Hold it. Hold it. Breathe and échappé sauté. Move full and sure. Keep that smile on!
Don't hold back. Breathe in and out. Do not stare at your feet. Let your feet follow the beat. Don't bring attention to the girl who slipped. Focus on yourself. Don't forget that smile!
Pas jetés. Pas jetés. Keep those arms up! Back straight. End in fifth. Hold. Hold. Don't falter. Don't stare at that girl who faltered. Just keep smiling!
Remember what Madame always says: “Stay steady. Stay sure.” Don't disappoint them. Let the practice pay off. Remember your posture. Feel the music. When all else fails, keep smiling.
Coupé. Coupé. Passé. Step and leap. Step and leap. Chassé. Chassé. Jeté entrelacé. Watch your step! Arabesque and fondue. Hold that. Don't forget your smile!
Don't stare when the lights come your way. Don't let those flickers of light on your vision get in the way. Ignore the need to be ill. Keep your head up. Smile!
Pas de bourrée couru. Keep your pace. Finish in effacée. Hold those arms and glissade. Keep your movements fluid. Keep flowing smooth. But above all else, smile!
Exude that confidence. Fake it if you must. Don't let them see how nervous you might actually be. Be bold with every movement. Don't forget the smile!
Entrechat deux. Entrechat quatre. Entrechat deux. Entrechat quatre. End in third. Plié then arabesque penchée. Hold that. Don't fall. Remember to smile.
Keep holding. Keep breathing. Don't fall. Remember that this eternity will end. Don't pay attention to the sweat. Don't let the audience see how hard this is. Make it look easy. Make it look natural. Don't gasp when the lights go down. Be silent as you fall in line. Hold hands delicately. Don't squeeze too tight. Ignore her clammy palms. Feet steady. Back straight. Eyes forward. Put the smile back on before the lights come back on.
Bow before the cheering crowd. Don't let the thunderous applause overwhelm you. Recover and bow again. Hold the contents of your stomach long enough to get off stage. Keep smiling!

Let go and love the moment. Fade to black. Open your eyes and wake up. Don't let the dream get to you. Ignore the ache in your jaws.