We have a circus show in October. Look here for more info.
My class is doing this nifty trapeze duet thing to Tom Waits. We have finally beem rehearsing to the music and I can really feel it come together.
We have also begun rehearsing in our costumes. “People who would walk into an all night diner.” It took me a long time to think about what to be. Before we knew the theme, we had to buy our boots. Mine are bright red, and trying to think of a character that would wear bright red shoes is a little difficult (my mind went to hipster). I settled on an old woman.
The aging process never ceases to freak me out. I don’t think I did a fantastic job even, which means that as I get closer to performance date, it will become more realistic. I wanted to test how well the paint stood up to a rigorous workout. Would it smear, sweat off, or dirty up the ropes or costumes?
This is not the best angle to see what we are doing, but this is my favorite pose so far.
I have ending up with so many bruises and rope burns. My friends have taken to trying to invent even more crazy scenarios than hanging from a steel bar.
My partner’s character, by the way, is the chef. During rehearsal, she learned her apron was too long and I confirmed that my yoga pants were just too grippy and loose.
This is definitely the best way to work out, I would say. I am building all over body strength. I am overcoming doubts and fears. And, really, I get such a kick out of saying I can dangle by my feet. Wouldn’t you?
