Tuesday, December 20, 2011

12/29: Cirque Banquiste!

'Tis the season for cocktails, sequins (most would say kissing under the mistletoe, but you must remember, I'm the fashion industry vet/wannabe dancer so these small style mentions do tend to pop up), and yummy food. 
It's the time of year everyone comes together, whether you like it or not. Let's say for the sake of this post remaining positive, you like it.

How does this happier scenario of the holidays play out? Oh, you know, it's the one where you're counting the minutes at work until you can pop off your flimsy flats and throw on those peep-toe pumps as you dash out (on dancer, on prancer...get it? dance blog; I know...not my best) to meet up with with friends and family where you'll diplomatically down the aforementioned cocktails and yummies all while covered in those sequins of course. 

Another perfect gathering opportunity, outside of the annual Nutcracker that is all over the place at the moment (a classic, but it may be time to add a new tradition), is Cirque Banquiste!

Check out the ad below, but don't take all your time gazing at this guy because 12/29 is right around the corner!


So, the million dollar question:
Who can tell me what 'Banquiste' means? Huh?
Pop quiz:)


Auditions: A Nail Biter No More

Auditions can bring up a lot of emotions. That said, I wouldn't know because I'm not a professional dancer technically speaking. In my dreams, sure. But in the real world during waking hours I'm an e-commerce girl. Still, I can relate an audition to an interview (which I've been doing plenty of lately).
I get it. Sweaty palms, heart racing, positive affirmations, "I can do this. I know what I'm talking about," and for me, watching the final scene in Scent of a Woman doesn't hurt either.

That said, a little support would be a huge help during times like this. 
Cue: Mary Six Rupert!

(ps- do you love the look? LOVE!)

Learn the 'how-to's' of the audition process and get out there.
I wish you all the luck in the world!!