End of Term

As ever, this time of the year always proves to be the busiest for both my dancing and my day job. I'm not complaining- I prefer busy and am enjoying all the activities and performance opportunities as I know it will calm down considerably once August kicks in. Until then I've got/had a few of my own performances to present, students to prepare for their end of year show, taster sessions to deliver as well as school plays, trips and end of term events during the week to help organise and support.
Had a great time with students participating in the local Lewes carnival recently. Not really performing as such (just keeping balance on the truck is a skill in its self!) but promoting ourselves and the dance as well as supporting a popular local event. The turnout was a little less than past years (weather wasn't as kind) which affected the atmosphere a touch, but it's usually really good fun and well recieved by the general public.
Later, my students Ann and George organised a brilliant Hafla at the local coffee shop and we had such a nice time just dancing and giving impromtu performances when it took our fancy! They are already perparing a second event for the autumn so watch this space.
The following week, Lianna and Chloe put on an equally brilliant 'Grand Harem' day- a little more formal with performances and shopping on the menu. I got to try out 'The Black Opal' choreography Serena taught at Reading. (still a little rough around the edges but I'm working on it!)
My focus now is on the Essex show with Hossam and Serena on the 17th of July where hopefully I'll get to dance a solo piece and also get groovy with the tabla, (which I'm almost looking more forward to than the dancing?!)
Also, my students will be performing at a student showcase on the 14th of July at UCTC. They've worked particularly hard this year and have impressed me with organising their own events, performing their own choreographies and participating in performances outside of the class environment- makes me very proud!