Hello everyone,

Right now the entire world is going through some Tough Economic Times (T.E.Ts). Businesses are making cutbacks and layoffs. Everywhere you look everyone is having to take a loss and unfortunately for us we all know that the arts are the first to go when it comes to budget cuts. I personally have numerous friends whom are affected by the Tough Economic Times but i refuse to let the times weigh me down even though ive been affected too.

This month TAG is part of an Aides benefit fundraiser event called Life Cycle. We are volunteering our time and services for a cause that we believe in alongside some other great artists. The only downside is that come to find out the space where the performance is being held wont allow us in until a week before the show. Dont get me wrong, i have been working in various studios with the dancers but now i cant afford to rent more space til we come into the venue this Sunday. Ordinarily that would not be a problem but having to make a new piece requires time especially with the usage of multi-media and lazer lights, stoked on that! Most all expenses have come out of pocket but the whole space thing has turned problematic due to all studio rentals being booked this whole week. Instead of complaining i said to myself “well dang! No, is not an answer. Studio G it is!” 

Here is a clip of me working on a floor section in the studio with Kendall Teague back in the good ol days when we had more space to work. Included at the end of the work is another clip of the last day of me skateboarding until i finish making MPH.

Disclaimer: Pdiddy on Twitter is a constant source of amusement for us so at the end we kind of dork out….Happens:P

The second clip is in Studio G. Im working with Alex Jenkins who is still a student at the Lines Ballet BFA program. She has been selected to dance in the piece alongside some other working professionals. Im very pleased with her dancing and willingness to get down. Good Job Alex:)

Instead of trying to get all deep on all of you a quote comes to mind that really hits home on these T.E.Ts.

“When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade.”

B