This afternoon ad hoc Ballet had an open rehearsal at DNA. Apparently, it is completely open to the public, not just donors and vip’s of the organization, which I have to say is a very cool concept. So if you are ever on Chambers St. some afternoon with a little time on your hands, check their board outside and there might be an artist-in-residence to observe mid-process.

Today it was just me and Deborah Lohse (director and choreographer) and we were working on a group section for 13 dancers and I was helping her work out a solo for herself. So when our small group of guests popped in, they observed Deb and I dancing as though we were in a large group and me doing an early run through of the solo. Again, many hats. Is this a theme? Obviously I do enjoy being the go-to girl, so I guess it would naturally follow that art does imitate life (and work?).

{Deb giving the open rehearsal audience an intro to the work. }

I am fairly spent after another long day of being in the studio teaching and dancing and trying to maintain a grip on LOLAstretch via five minute breaks on my treo, but can’t help feeling lucky that there is so much work to be done; hats to be tried on for the moment or worn for the long haul.