Dance Company: The Second to Last.
Last night was my second to last Dance Company show, and it just didn't feel like it. As soon as I walked into the building Gianna shouted to me that we couldn't close the curtain because the lights were making them burn. The smell carried out pretty far, because as soon I got past the side doors I could smell them. I started yelling about the curtains, and I'm sure Josh wanted to kill me by the end of it. The lighting and music people did not come to our Thursday practice like we asked, and if they did this would not have happened. We lost the Wednesday rehearsal due to a "tornado". Let's just say it's been a long, stressful week.
We ended up having to use black light to end our performances and begin them. We weren't allowed to use light backstage so we couldn't see our costumes. I have ten costume changes. During the Conga performance I realized I was wearing my tap shoes and not character. I'm also currently missing a piece of a costume, which I will hunt down later tonight.
Between numbers I kept yelling about how this was the worst show ever. I think it was better than I thought, but it was certainly not one of our best. I was assured by friends in the audience that I was good, but I did not feel my best. I don't really know most of the dances, and neither does the company. I think it's just that I'm good at performing on stage, so no one notices. Today at 2pm we will be running through Lisa's salsa at my house in order to make sure that dance is solid for tonight.
I'm really proud of my dance "Buttons". In all honesty, I would say it's the best dance in the show. The costumes are amazing, and I think everyone is confident in it. Senior Dance is really good too, and surprisingly we threw most of it together the night of the tornado in my basement.
Tonight is my last show, I guess. I can't even comprehend it's the end. Tonight, Lisa Miller will stand on stage and read a speech she wrote about me. It will probably consist of memories we have with each other, and a poem will be included. I will receive my surprise Senior Gift, and I will cry. I have watched this process for three years now, and it's hard to imagine that this time it's for me. I'm so gratetful I had this experience. I'm so grateful I met these people. I plan on visiting and keeping in touch, and I've been told by the Freshman that I don't have an option in the matter. I'm expected to make appearances. This year was the best Dance Company year I've ever experienced. The chemistry was perfect, we all had so much fun, and I've made so many memories. Even with the chaos, the drama, the packed schedule, I would not change anything for the world. I have loved every moment of it.