Since I can remember, I have been dancing with the same people, at the same
dance studio, with the same teachers, but not this year. New to the
Orchesis Dance Company and Cal Poly, I was thrown together with many people
I do not know and dance styles I have never tried before. Everything is a
new experience from rehearsals, to the finale and company get-togethers. I
am embracing every moment and taking in all new experiences with an open
mind.
Every dance I am in is a different style and every choreographer teaches in
their own way. When they come to rehearsals they have many good ideas that
they think will go well with their dance. It is interesting to observe them
and see their ideas come to life. Sometimes it does not work and we have to
try various possibilities. It sometimes is a tedious process, but in the
end we find something that turns out to be amazing. Occasionally, within
this process, we add our own input and ideas to find something that works
perfectly. The whole choreography process is interesting to observe and an
exciting new experience to be part of.
Photo: Sara Tollefson
