A few new things.

I have rehearsal on Monday for a piece that I am co-choreographing for IDC's show. I haven't worked with someone else to create movement since...oh, probably in middle school at slumber parties. Coming into this process, I wasn't sure what to expect. Would we have completely different ideas about the storyline or the movement quality? Would there be a power struggle? Would this ruin our friendship?

I almost can't believe how well we worked together. It got to the point where I can't tell whose idea was whose. We completely accepted each other's ideas. After meeting for 5 hours, we produced 3 minutes of material. I'd say that's pretty good. Now, to see it on bodies...


The GI Alliance show opens today, and I'm pretty excited. I started thinking about the shows that I've done or am currently working on, and they are all so different from each other. Very different styles, approaches, missions, and processes. GI Alliance is just that--an alliance of dancers. I think it is so unique that all of the performers work with other companies, come from all kinds of dance backgrounds, all different ages. It is probably true that anyone in the Chicago dance scene knows someone in this group.

I'm glad to be a part of this group and this production: it's dance. Pure dance. There is a loose storyline to the show, but for the most part we are presenting work that is fun to do and (hopefully) fun to watch. Come see and decide for yourself!