So, I’ve finally given in and joined the Twitter bandwagon. Admittedly, it’s been difficult for me to SIT down and blog about 12to28 (who wants to blog when I should be out dancing (maybe not well) but dancing, nonetheless, and having a blast in my theatre class?), I’ve decided that Twitter is the next best thing to keeping the updates going. So the new revolution begins. And I promise. Updates coming very soon about my days living the artistic life. Oh! And I’ve filmed my monologue on Monday, October 13th. I have mixed feelings about it but have been bitten by the bug and have made it my mission (yes, another one in life) to keep theatre/acting an integral part of my existence. World be ready.
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And so it begins! It’s a few weeks since 12to28 kicked off. I had a great day of Dance (cardio funk workout) in the morning, Work in the evening (I gotta raise some more money!) and Dinner at night with friends. You’ll notice that my Journey dates have a changed a bit. Notably, I’ll be based in Washington, DC for a few months mainly working and saving up some extra cash before I cross the seas.
Secondly, this gives me a bit of space and time to build a base (and my confidence!) This is a daunting challenge, ya’ll. So, I’m enrolled in Acting 1/Realism class at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Which I absolutely love! (Although the class has too many people in it (25?) and I selfishly find myself impatiently waiting for my turn.) It was a tough decision as I was juggling between the Little Theatre and downtown DC’s Theatre Lab class with Deidre Starns (a Howard University drama professor and noted Thespian). Ultimately, I chose this one because of the early focus on each participant selecting, perfecting and performing a monologue which will be subsequently taped by a professional videographer and plastered on DVD. (Yes, you may look forward to my world premier in a month or so when I upload my performance on the website……)I also liked that the Lil’ Theatre was open to drop in’s on the first class to get an idea of the pace/temp. Theatre Lab, promptly said no to this request….sigh. Perhaps, next time I’ll be able to switch it up.
And then there is: Dance. I fortunately lucked up on a Work Exchange Program at the DC Dance Collective which allows me a free dance class for every 2 hours I volunteer! I’ve been volunteering so far one night a week for four hours, and my classes of choice are Hawaiian Hula and Turkish Belly Dancing. But Im getting that itch to hop in on a Tap Dancing Class…..DC Dance Collective is a small, privately owned Dance Collective with 3 studios and I enjoy the relaxed, come as you are (and Dance!) atmosphere. In fact, the Mission of DC Dance Collective reads as follows:
The Mission of DC Dance Collective is to make dance available to everyone, regardless of social or economic status, age, gender, or artistic or cultural background, and to establish a studio atmosphere in which students and instructors have artistic choices, share in the artistic process, and learn the value of artistic expression.
I love it!
I’m realizing that my goals are ambitious. They always are. While initially I thought I would be actively engaging in all 3 (Poetry, Theatre and Dance) PTD, every week, I’ve realized that in the early months of 12to28 I have to slow down and ENJOY and focus on what I can focus on without overwhelming myself. But don’t fret Poetry will be infused ever so gently in the coming weeks….I have a few things/people up my sleeve.
Finally, my internet capabilities are limited and I’m working out a routine to post a minimum of twice weekly. So thanks for being patient while I work this all out and find my groove and THANKS for joining me on this journey!
