Lets put on a show!

I've been generously given the task of creating a full length show for the ballet school that I work at, Diana Miller School of Dance. 

Daunting much?

This would be fine...if I had any experience of putting on a full length show single handedly before, had choreographed over 1hr of ballet material before and didn't work full time as well as teach and rehearse with my dance company. 

'It'll be fine, the children will be so enthusiastic - you will have at least 20 children per show class.' Oh no - enthusiasm is all well and good so long as it's directed at working hard, learning choreography and concentrating. However, I fear from experience it will be directed more at lots of talking, jumping around and being generally hyper. 


I've decided on a show at least. Cinderella - the kids will love it, everyone knows the story line....and most importantly, can get away with only two major scene changes (hurrah!) And it only involves a handful of main roles I can give to senior students who I might have a chance of getting them to concentrate!

But if I am completely honest, I'm pretty excited by the whole thing. A free reign on my creativity, costume, set, choreography, music - I can't wait for the challenge.....just remind me I said this in 3 months time!!