Bit by Bit

Entering the homestretch. 

Today, we worked on spacing out the larger pieces of the ballet on the stage. Don Juan was originally made to fit on a deeper stage than what we will be performing on. That means that the dancers have to hold back a little on some of the traveling steps and a few of the patterns need to be re-adjusted. We taped out the parameters of the stage and go it all done. Some sections will look quite "generous" in the space. Also, hopefully, the dancers will have fun with spilling off of the stage. There are quite a few sections where they watch each other dance. I knew when I chose the piece for the Conrad that I would be having the dancers sitting on the steps that lead up to the stage. Hopefully, by breaking the procenium line, it will add to the intimate feeling of the piece and help the audience feel as if they are inside the piece.

Getting there.