Club Cleopatra

Club Cleopatra, hosted and organised by my fellow RDC performer Helen Aislie, was created as a way for students to share and show their efforts and choreographies in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Fortunately, last Saturday the Club Cleopatra attendees extended the hospitality to me as their guest artist.
I felt very honoured and welcomed by the Reading dancers and was extremely impressed by their level of skill and creativity as they performed throughout the evening. Made me kinda nervous that I would have to follow the standard set so early on in the evening!
As a result, I managed to knock over a drink just as I was being introduced- not an ideal way to make a lasting impression? However, the first dance I performed seemed to go down well and I enjoyed the enthusiam of the audience.
By my second dance, I still hadn't quite shaken off the clumsiness and began just as awkardly, knocking over a chair this time! Can't imagine what they must of thought?! However, this made me more determined to end on a good note and put in a performance I hoped would cancel any poor impressions of me!
I'm sure the Reading ladies had no negative thoughts as they all seemed lovely and I even managed to get some postive compliments into the bargain!
Despite my clumsiness, Helen has kindly invited me to return and dance on another occaision. I'm looking forward to it already!
Next up is a performance at the Chequer Mead Hafla in East Grinstead, hosted by Lea Smith of Hipsinc on the 10th of November. It will be great to meet new folk and support the community in my local area- I will just make sure I stay well clear of any moveable objects!