One Week of Rehearsals Down/First Day of Classes

Last week we started rehearsals for Leader of the Pack.  For the most part the dancers were separated from the singer/actors.  We picked up the choreography very fast and were able to complete 7 dance numbers.  Nicely enough the director wants to showcase the dancers as much as possible so some of the songs turned into complete dance numbers for us which is great and very tiring.  The only problem I have w/ the show/rehearsals so far is the lack of organization.  There is no rehearsal schedule that was given to us so I have no idea what nights I am called to rehearsal.  Being as busy as I am with loads of other rehearsals to schedule, I don't appreciate that too much.  I'm excited to keep learning more however I don't think there is too much left which means the dancers will be doing a lot of sitting around while the actors and singers learn their material and get it blocked.  Guess I better bring a book or homework to do.  

Speak of homework, today was the first day of classes.  Well, I should say class...that didn't happen.  On Mondays I only have one class...at 8am I might add.  And the teacher was away at an event sooooo we were given our syllabus and were dismissed.  I was a little upset for having to get up so early for nothing but oh well.  

At noon, I FINALLY got to meet w/ my soloist for Ophelia who was in Disney all last semester.  We talked about the piece, I gave her all the production dates, we watched DVD clips of Hamlet, I talked her through the music and then we began choreography!  We got through half of the opening number which is great!  I was expecting to do any choreography w/ her until Sunday.  Watching her dance, I remember why I chose her as my soloist.  She picks things up so quickly and she actually moves very similar to me which is great for me because I can choreograph in front of the mirror and if something looks stupid on me it will more than likely look stupid on her hahaha.  I feel so much less stressed now that I was able to get started.  I can't wait until Sunday!!!!