So, for MG's musical theater class, he is doing a choreography project. Each individual or group has to prepare a combination, and in successive weeks each group will teach their combination to the class.
It was practically decided from the beginning that I would be going alone. I was okay with that, I did have choreography experience. And it took me about two minutes to decide what song I would be doing. I would be doing the "Jellicle Ball" from Cats.
I was going to go last week, but then there was 1776, so I told MG that I had to cancel until the following week (today).
I prepared it all on Sunday. Just took a little less than an hour out of my day and did it. I looked at videos for the original choreography, but couldn't find it. I did find one video with some good, doable choreography, and used some of that. However, the great majority of the choreography was my own, and I was worried that it would be too hard.
Today was my day. I was a little nervous, but not really. However, by the time we got through warm ups, a lecture on professional auditions from MG, abs, and a brief description about how much MG hates Cats, I only had about a half hour.
Success.
From the beginning, everybody was into it. My fear that it would be too hard was unreasonable. Everyone seemed energetic, and really enjoyed it. By the end, even though we didn't get a chance to finish, SD was just asking, "Can we do it again?" "Can we do it again?"
MG seemed impressed. I got congratulations from almost everyone as we went to the car, and again as I was dropped off at my house.
This was really nice! I love Cats. It would be so much fun to do. And I successfully gave it fun, doable choreography.
-NM
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