Hey Y'all! Even though I don't think anyone reads this.. But maybe someone will :D Here are some dances I've been in. I figured it would be good to put them all in one place.

Its hard to tell which one I am so I'll try to explain.

In Table for Two (Billy Joel) I am one of the girls in the blue dress. Im the taller of the two who comes on last during "She's Always A Woman". If you look closely you can see my large wolf tattoo (it was fresh here)

In "Leave the Light On" we are all wearing white dresses. But im the kind of tall skinny one. In the opening I am the on the floor on the far left. After we leave, I reenter with my blonde friend Erica and we do a slow identical duet in the background then off. After that I come in when we all run in, Im the kind of tall one in the middle. Then me and Erica do another duet when I run to the front.

In "Before Impact" Im the one who starts center. Since we never leave the stage its easy if you just follow me. There another skinny brunette, but her boobs are way bigger than mine and shes a little shorter.

In "All Gave Some, Some Gave All" I am the one on the farthest right walking forward. We also never leave the stage on this one so just try to follow me around. This was a very long dance. The second half starts when President Bush is giving his speech. I am the first one to get up from the pile and join Josh in a duet. Then we stand there for like 3 mins.

In "Shackled And Forgotten" I am the tall one with the tutu, not the short little black girl (Brittney).

I have really enjoyed being a part of the Long Beach City College Dance program, and can definitely say that they have taught me everything I know and I wouldn't be the dancer I am today without them. The teachers are great and have a lot to give. And all my dance comrades are like my second family. I've loved all the dances I've been in there but "Leave the Light On" and "All Gave Some, Some Gave All" might be my two favorites. And "Table For Two" because "Shes Always A Woman" is one of my favorite songs. So I was happy to get the chance to dance to it. And "Before Impact" because it was quite challenging.. Okay! I loved them all!

The only dance I couldn't find was "5,7,9" that was choreographed by Sheree King. It was the first dance I ever did at LBCC and was a ballet/jazz piece with live music. I loved it because it changed tempo from a 5 to a 7 to a 9. For my first dance as a young, inexperienced dancer it was extremely challenging, and I was so proud I was able to do it.

Anyways! Hope you enjoy!

Going on Pointe as an Adult

     So this post is about the troubles we may face as adult late starters in the world of ballet. Most girls go on pointe somewhere around the age of 11 or 12. For me, I am 23 and this is my first time on pointe. There are plenty of 11 and 12 year olds in my pointe class at studio, but I don't let this discourage me. Most of them are way ahead of me as well, but that is only to be expected.
      The best thing the late start adult ballet beginner can do is set goals. This summer it was my goal to be able to do pirouettes on pointe. And through hard work and dedication, I have accomplished this goal. At first, I was attempting them from fourth, but my teacher later informed me that it was actually easier from fifth. And whadya know? She was right! pirouettes on pointe are waayyyy easier from fifth. So if you are trying to learn pirouettes on pointe, try them from fifth. Remember to always push with your entire leg, really drilling it into the ground, but lifting from your abdomen. She also always yells at me "hip over ball of the foot" and i think i get what shes saying, but actually feeling it with my body is another story

Anyways.. so that was my summer goal :3 and now it is time to go for doubles.

P.S I am also working on my fouette and a la seconde turns on demi pointe. They are okay :x