Well, it's coming up! Just 12 days until the show premiers! The battle scene is really together, with just a few tweaks needed here and there. I got my costume today, it's a little short in the pants but other than that it's ok. It's white pants and a red top with gold buttons.
I'm pretty excited, next week we're practicing in the theater and then it's just a little while until our first show! It's been so much fun being apart of this, I'll miss it when it's over! There's always next year I guess!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
What to Keep in Your Dance Bag
Hey everyone, I got a request for a dance bag post, so here it is! My dance bag is just a plain purple tote bag, so here's what's in it.
1. My skirts. I keep both of my ballet skirts in my dance bag so I don't forget them. I like to have a choice, so that's why I have two. Sometimes I'm in a purple and gray mood, other times pink and black, haha. Mine sort of look like this, they are a little shorter though.
2. Legwarmers. I have a pair of black legwarmers I wear before dance and while I warm up.
3. Therabands. Therabands or any type of rubber resistance band is good for strengthening your feet and ankles for ballet and pointe.
4. Hair pins, hair ties, and a small brush. The hair pins I use aren't like skinny bobby pins, they are wide and are useful for buns. I can use anywhere from 4 to 12 bobby pins in a bun. I keep extra hair ties in case one snaps when I'm dancing (I have thick hair), or if I forget to put my hair up. If you have short hair or bangs you may want to get a hair band or pre-wrap.
8. My cell phone and Ipod. I always have my cell on me to text my mom if class is cancelled/shortened/lengthened, and I make a calender event on it when Nutcracker rehearsals are posted. I listen to my Ipod, my ballet playlist of course, before class to get into the dancing mood. I have a purple nano, like the one in the picture, plus a few scratches.
Hope this was helpful!
1. My skirts. I keep both of my ballet skirts in my dance bag so I don't forget them. I like to have a choice, so that's why I have two. Sometimes I'm in a purple and gray mood, other times pink and black, haha. Mine sort of look like this, they are a little shorter though.
2. Legwarmers. I have a pair of black legwarmers I wear before dance and while I warm up.
3. Therabands. Therabands or any type of rubber resistance band is good for strengthening your feet and ankles for ballet and pointe.
4. Hair pins, hair ties, and a small brush. The hair pins I use aren't like skinny bobby pins, they are wide and are useful for buns. I can use anywhere from 4 to 12 bobby pins in a bun. I keep extra hair ties in case one snaps when I'm dancing (I have thick hair), or if I forget to put my hair up. If you have short hair or bangs you may want to get a hair band or pre-wrap.
5. My ballet slippers. I have just plain old Bloch slippers. Take your slippers out of your bag so they can air dry after class.
6. A water bottle. I have a big glass water bottle I take to class, those jumping combinations can get tiring. Empty your bottle or take it out of your bag after class so it doesn't spill.
7. Deodorent. This is kind of weird, but you never know! I have the kind that doesn't show as obviously on clothing so you can't see it on my black leotard.
8. My cell phone and Ipod. I always have my cell on me to text my mom if class is cancelled/shortened/lengthened, and I make a calender event on it when Nutcracker rehearsals are posted. I listen to my Ipod, my ballet playlist of course, before class to get into the dancing mood. I have a purple nano, like the one in the picture, plus a few scratches.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
FAQ's
Hi guys, I'm headed off to class in a few minutes. I just wanted to make a quick post. I think a FAQ post would be good, and I'm currently working on it, but I'd love to hear some of your questions about me or ballet. Please leave a comment!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Nutcracker Rehearsal, 11/27
Today we had another Nutcracker rehearsal. There was rehearsals for every part going on from 10 am to 5 pm, mine was 1:45 to 2:30. We rehearsed the battle scene with the soldiers, mice, Soldier Captain, Clara(s), Drosselmeyer, and the mouse king.
The Mouse King and Drosselmeyer (Clara's Godfather) are both guest dancers from another company, and it amazes me to see them dance. Especially the Mouse King, when he dances with Clara and the soldier captain (who is a girl). He does almost as much acting as dancing, and he portrays the character awesomely.
Surprisingly, the mice were doing great today. They are pretty young girls, ages 5-7. They knew most of their cues already, and were ready to go.
We are all really excited because in two weeks we start rehearsing at the theater where we will perform. The show is quite a big deal, with over 100 dancers from the academy and great guest dancers. My city's symphony orchestra plays the music for the show live. The show is put on in a beautiful old theater, the kind with a balcony, fancy ceilings, and red velvet seats. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time.
The Mouse King and Drosselmeyer (Clara's Godfather) are both guest dancers from another company, and it amazes me to see them dance. Especially the Mouse King, when he dances with Clara and the soldier captain (who is a girl). He does almost as much acting as dancing, and he portrays the character awesomely.
Surprisingly, the mice were doing great today. They are pretty young girls, ages 5-7. They knew most of their cues already, and were ready to go.
We are all really excited because in two weeks we start rehearsing at the theater where we will perform. The show is quite a big deal, with over 100 dancers from the academy and great guest dancers. My city's symphony orchestra plays the music for the show live. The show is put on in a beautiful old theater, the kind with a balcony, fancy ceilings, and red velvet seats. I'm really excited and nervous at the same time.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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