Audition Season has started.
Generally this means visiting dance companies come to our area, and my daughter goes off and takes a "master class" by various dance schools. Where upon you wait and about 4 weeks later learn which schools have accepted you, and you make the decision of which school you will go to during the summer. These sessions usually last 4-6 weeks and are intense dance sessions of 6-8 hours of dance- at least the schools my daughter has gone too.
This year the twist is that she's auditioning for college dance programs, and not ONE of the selected schools is coming to or nearby our fair city. So I put her on a plane this afternoon to go to Southern California, stay with my longest friend -we've know each other since we were 4 & 5, and she will be auditioning for a two schools down there. One is a New York School doing national auditions- I'm so glad, as another ticket across the country is too costly. The other a southern cal school.
She is nervous, which is to be expected, and then after landing she called and said "It's very weird here, its dark and gray and it seems so out of place with Palm Trees." Yes its storming there, and I sent her from the stormy northwest to stormy Southern Cali, which is pretty rare.
This is just the first in a series of trips. She has two more planned for sure, and is hoping we can swing a European trip for her. That's still in debate. We haven't said NO or Yes at this time. This trip is certainly a learning curve trip. She has traveled alone before, but always with help along the way checking in at the airports etc. This time its pretty much a drop off and fly situation, figure out all by your self how to do those things. By yourself everything seems a little more intimidating and frightening. But the life of a dancer often involves travel, and not under the best circumstances so this is good training.
And the waiting starts. Some schools are pretty straightforward, if we don't interview you, you may assume we are no longer interested. Others don't have that stipulation. Some college BFA dance programs only accept 25 students a year. oh yeah there is some competition out there. argh.
Trev
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Showing posts with label college. Show all posts
22 January 2010
08 January 2010
Oh happy Friday!
I love Friday. Its always been that day that signaled the weekend was coming. From childhood this has been one of my favorite days. These days, it actually means i will be teaching the next day, but that's OK, because I love my my job. I have a class of high school students who dance 6 days a week with classes and rehearsal for the majority of the school year. I cross train them for equalizing their muscle balance, core and stretching. Its a fun class for them and myself.
The wind has been insane here the last three days, blowing all night and day. Today the rain started with it and its sheeting against the windows, the garbage and recycle cans have blown up and down the streets, along with the escaped trash.
We are back to college apps. The difference is now my daughter has to travel to auditions all over the country. Trying to schedule these the cheapest and making sure the dates aren't the same day as another schools national audition dates. UGH. we already ran into one snag. Finally decided the schools staff was so rude that they would just get the video audition ( this isn't an easy task either - but will be cheaper than traveling there). And when you can get big schools like Julliard to work with you, you would think a state school would be more agreeable. It wasn't her top choice it was more her last choice, so we'll see what happens. Besides it will save money for the Brussels- yes that's Belgium, audition that she wants to attend. I'm still not sure i can swing this one, and its possible it will be and early graduation gift if we send her to Brussels for a week.
OH MY. I will be happy to have this over. Spent most of my day trying figure out plane & hotel reservations, and looking thru pictures for my daughters portfolio. She had a photo session done, they gave us a 165 proofs to go thru and we choose 25. That's some weeding, and then choosing shots for their artistic, or technical characteristics- head shots, formal ballet poses and the best modern dance . Once this is firmed up we will post a couple- the photographer we used, is fabulous. He's experienced as a dancer, had his own company with his wife as co-director, and then he started photographing dancers. He's getting quite a reputation in the area. There are a couple photos from the modern company my daughter is in that he took in and earlier post.
Started to do the muslin for the company skirts I'm making. Plan to finish that tomorrow, and start the actual skirts for dancers on Sunday. These are pretty simple construction. Should have them done in two weeks easily, barring no snags.
Hope you have a great day!
Trev
The wind has been insane here the last three days, blowing all night and day. Today the rain started with it and its sheeting against the windows, the garbage and recycle cans have blown up and down the streets, along with the escaped trash.
We are back to college apps. The difference is now my daughter has to travel to auditions all over the country. Trying to schedule these the cheapest and making sure the dates aren't the same day as another schools national audition dates. UGH. we already ran into one snag. Finally decided the schools staff was so rude that they would just get the video audition ( this isn't an easy task either - but will be cheaper than traveling there). And when you can get big schools like Julliard to work with you, you would think a state school would be more agreeable. It wasn't her top choice it was more her last choice, so we'll see what happens. Besides it will save money for the Brussels- yes that's Belgium, audition that she wants to attend. I'm still not sure i can swing this one, and its possible it will be and early graduation gift if we send her to Brussels for a week.
OH MY. I will be happy to have this over. Spent most of my day trying figure out plane & hotel reservations, and looking thru pictures for my daughters portfolio. She had a photo session done, they gave us a 165 proofs to go thru and we choose 25. That's some weeding, and then choosing shots for their artistic, or technical characteristics- head shots, formal ballet poses and the best modern dance . Once this is firmed up we will post a couple- the photographer we used, is fabulous. He's experienced as a dancer, had his own company with his wife as co-director, and then he started photographing dancers. He's getting quite a reputation in the area. There are a couple photos from the modern company my daughter is in that he took in and earlier post.
Started to do the muslin for the company skirts I'm making. Plan to finish that tomorrow, and start the actual skirts for dancers on Sunday. These are pretty simple construction. Should have them done in two weeks easily, barring no snags.
Hope you have a great day!
Trev
15 December 2009
Tis the season
Oh yes it "tis the season, where every commercial is about buy buy buy. The adds on the radio, are all centered on purchasing for the upcoming holidays. I'm tired of the commercials, and how we should run out at the crack of dawn to get some special price. I guess I'm not that interested in a bunch of superfiscial gifts that neither I nor my family and friends need.
I would rather recieve a bunch of tickets for spending the evening with friends and playing cards, or having coffee and chatting. I spent the day recently with my daughter, we had appointments at the same place, and the she had dance, so i went with her, afterwards, we headed to the mall and dinner. It was delightful! No arguing, no worrying, just pure enjoyment. How i love those days.
When she was about three she liked to go the mall, not just any mall but the mall with the brown floor. Ha this was really a brick tiled floor at what was one of the higher end malls around our area. We had a little routine, shop a bit, have lunch, go play in the play land, we could shop a bit more- usually included her trying on about 20 dresses- she loved dresses and hats. Then we would head home. We did alot of things just the two of us. We would go to the British Pantry and have tea and scones, or would go to the zoo for the afternoon, or out for a walk, but being that its often rainy here, we did hit the mall frequently if friends weren't available for some other playtime.
As she is getting ready for college and applying to many distant areas, I truly relish these moments for i know she won't be shopping with me a whole lot come next year. We have gone out for tea this year, which its the ritual we both love I think as well as the time shared. It's all about making the tea, and chatting. I've already bought the few gifts we have for her. With a large selection of college auditions she needs to attend the individual gifts will be few in trade for travel.
I love that my daughter has a sense of reality and knows that we will always try to provide for her any and all that she needs. I will always have something special for her regardless of what we may tell her. that's just the way it is.
I would rather recieve a bunch of tickets for spending the evening with friends and playing cards, or having coffee and chatting. I spent the day recently with my daughter, we had appointments at the same place, and the she had dance, so i went with her, afterwards, we headed to the mall and dinner. It was delightful! No arguing, no worrying, just pure enjoyment. How i love those days.
When she was about three she liked to go the mall, not just any mall but the mall with the brown floor. Ha this was really a brick tiled floor at what was one of the higher end malls around our area. We had a little routine, shop a bit, have lunch, go play in the play land, we could shop a bit more- usually included her trying on about 20 dresses- she loved dresses and hats. Then we would head home. We did alot of things just the two of us. We would go to the British Pantry and have tea and scones, or would go to the zoo for the afternoon, or out for a walk, but being that its often rainy here, we did hit the mall frequently if friends weren't available for some other playtime.
As she is getting ready for college and applying to many distant areas, I truly relish these moments for i know she won't be shopping with me a whole lot come next year. We have gone out for tea this year, which its the ritual we both love I think as well as the time shared. It's all about making the tea, and chatting. I've already bought the few gifts we have for her. With a large selection of college auditions she needs to attend the individual gifts will be few in trade for travel.
I love that my daughter has a sense of reality and knows that we will always try to provide for her any and all that she needs. I will always have something special for her regardless of what we may tell her. that's just the way it is.
15 November 2009
New Digs!
Well life around here has been quite busy. My daughter will be turning 18 in two days, which in some ways is very hard to believe! Who ever thinks when you bring that little bundle home from the hospital, that 18 years will pass so fast, as if you turned around, blinked and turned back. It all seems a blur at the moment.
We've been dealing with so many things trying to get college information in and applications filled out. We had to buy her a new car, following a nasty car accident during foul weather a couple weeks ago. That was no fun either. When i have to make big purchases, especially unplanned ones i always have a sick feeling in my stomach as if things aren't in my favor, but i know this time we were treated fairly as a friends lovely husband helped us with his contacts to get the best deal.
And now after much contemplation I've decided to open an etsy shop. Hopefully by the end of the week i will have all the finer details worked out and announce my shops name here. I've been making baby gifts for years, since I first learned to do embroidery and handsewing at the tender age of 10. I've decided to take the skills i've learned over the years doing fine hand work, as well as costume work, and just knowing what a parent needs for their little bundle and create a baby line of goods.
Starting with lovely blankets that are crisp cotton on one side and flannel or minkie on the other side. This was my daughters favorite type of blankie when she was little. We did not have minkie then but she had the flannel on one side. and they were great for all year long. When it was cold, you put the flannel side by your skin, and when it was warm you put the crisp cotton by your skin. they made great blankies for tummy time, sitting and snuggling especially as she got older. I've been making these for friends over the years transitioning to minkie instead of flannel. Some of the children call them "Butta" blankets, because the minkie is soft like butter feel. Each one is one of a kind creation. I will also have binkie bibs, burp cloths, and eventually a few clothing items. I love to create these items, because i know they turn into treasures.
Well that's it for today. Hope you have a great week, and keep and eye out for my announcement of shop opening.
Treva
We've been dealing with so many things trying to get college information in and applications filled out. We had to buy her a new car, following a nasty car accident during foul weather a couple weeks ago. That was no fun either. When i have to make big purchases, especially unplanned ones i always have a sick feeling in my stomach as if things aren't in my favor, but i know this time we were treated fairly as a friends lovely husband helped us with his contacts to get the best deal.
And now after much contemplation I've decided to open an etsy shop. Hopefully by the end of the week i will have all the finer details worked out and announce my shops name here. I've been making baby gifts for years, since I first learned to do embroidery and handsewing at the tender age of 10. I've decided to take the skills i've learned over the years doing fine hand work, as well as costume work, and just knowing what a parent needs for their little bundle and create a baby line of goods.
Starting with lovely blankets that are crisp cotton on one side and flannel or minkie on the other side. This was my daughters favorite type of blankie when she was little. We did not have minkie then but she had the flannel on one side. and they were great for all year long. When it was cold, you put the flannel side by your skin, and when it was warm you put the crisp cotton by your skin. they made great blankies for tummy time, sitting and snuggling especially as she got older. I've been making these for friends over the years transitioning to minkie instead of flannel. Some of the children call them "Butta" blankets, because the minkie is soft like butter feel. Each one is one of a kind creation. I will also have binkie bibs, burp cloths, and eventually a few clothing items. I love to create these items, because i know they turn into treasures.
Well that's it for today. Hope you have a great week, and keep and eye out for my announcement of shop opening.
Treva
22 September 2009
Fall is here!
I love Seattle and surrounding area in the fall. The days are usually sunny and crisp, and the trees are starting to turn into glorious reds and yellows. You can almost smell apple cider in the air. It makes you feel like you should be baking and walking in the woods at the same time.
My lovely daughter has gone back to classes at the local college. She experienced her first time driving to campus and the quixotic event of parking on a college campus. Not being able to find a spot in the parking garage, and having to search out a new lot. Eventually following others until finding herself having to parrallel park on a hill. Realize she's only had her license for 2 weeks. All was well until she had to go back and find her car. I got the call of I'm trying to find my car, but dont have any idea where it is. Fortunately she was laughing. Her car is a classic Saturn Coupe and does not have the alarm pog. So its kind of like going to and amusement park and not remembering where you parked. Today she headed back to school, giving herself and extra hour of time. She was well prepared for the parking onslaught, but found it much easier to park. Ah success, parking with ease, and making it to class on time.
Tomorrow, i head over to dad's to work the quilt. [ Credit for the word cloud goes to Sweet Sassafras-who was kind of enough to allow me to borrow this]
Have a lovely day.
treva
Tomorrow, i head over to dad's to work the quilt. [ Credit for the word cloud goes to Sweet Sassafras-who was kind of enough to allow me to borrow this]
Have a lovely day.
treva
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