Moving forward

Yesterday we closed the Matter Dance show, "Step into the Ring." I had a blast with this project. I met so many cool, new people that I hope to see again for class, upcoming projects, or just hanging out. The cast was HUGE!

I think the best part about this show for me was that it pushed me to perform works outside of my comfort zone. I tend to dance in a very melting, curvy, organic fashion. For "Ring," I danced musical theatre-style tap and jazz numbers, donned my heels for a Russian character dance, and was in a piece by Chicago Dance Crash members that had me cartwheeling, handstanding, and doing my best impression of hip hop. That's a far cry from my normal modern dance!

I normally feel a sense of loss after a show closes. Post-partum. I never know if I'm going to see these great people again, I'm probably never going to perform these pieces again, and also--what do I do with my days now that I'm not rehearsing for this show anymore?

Well, I solved at least the "what do I do with my time" part. I'm going forward, no break.

Today, I am auditioning for Chicago Dance Crash. They're looking for company members and guest artists, so we'll see what happens.
Tomorrow: We start a new piece for IDC's show.
Wednesday: I start my "Circus Arts" class at the Actors Gym.
Thursday: I'm meeting a choreographer to "play." Basically, get to know each other through movement. At 6 am!
And of course, classes and other IDC rehearsals on top of all that.

As one of my co-workers said, I don't like to see blank spaces on my calendar. Especially since my husband is gone for the next 7 weeks (he's in a Shakespeare festival in Michigan), I am keeping myself very occupied. I can't miss him too much if I'm never home! Honestly, even when he was here, we were both so busy that we only saw each other for a couple hours a day. So far, it's not so different. Except that I sleep alone.

And...we're off!