Week 4 & 5 - Rehearsal

We had no class last week, as Waiting for Godot was opening in Nozheim theatre during our class time. I did not get to see Godot, as I am too busy right now to even sleep.

Rehearsal went well. We got to push back the stadium seating and begin to work the choreography through in the whole space. It looks and feels much better in the open room so none of us are dancing on top of each other and the stage is more open and less congested with dancers. It enables the story to be told in a freer environment and is much less confusing for us and I'm sure the eventual audience.

Anna and I are really coming together on our duets. The characterization is becoming obvious. I can't wait to see it all put together with the costumes and face paint. The tribute to Morrisseau will be great as a part of our piece. And the half paint will look great with the portion where we are lined up in the back.

Sharrifeh joined us last class and we got to insert her into the choreography which makes it easier to know where we are and what we are doing in regards to teasing her. She and Lindsay had an hour after the rest of us left to work on their duets so hopefully that will come together quickly. It won't be difficult for her to learn what we have going on for choreography because her part through what we have learned is minimal - it is more a matter of marking space for the rest of us.

Partnering with Anna is great - I am learning a lot as a dancer from her movement which she learned in Latin dance and we actually complement each other quite well. It is also fun to see what we can come up with together in small movements or choreography that works with our characterizations. I love being mischievous and mocking. It is a different sort of personality than one I have portrayed before. The movements belonging to this character are quirky and bug-like which is new. I am enjoying exploring this side of dance - more of a story than even ballet.