Let's Put on a Show!

I blame Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.  I'm convinced those "Barn Musicals" of theirs are the true catalyst behind my recent desire to create a dance company of my own.  My parents gave me the box set of Mickey and Judy films for my birthday and I have been singing along ever since!  But, as cheesy as it sounds, I was also inspired to get out there and do some show bizz'n of my own.

And so I figured I'd just dive right in to the goal of starting my own dance company.  Well, not exactly a company....A Dance Production Collective of sorts....Maybe I should explain.

The concept of this troupe would be that it's totally collaborative, totally open for different styles, different ages and different performance mediums and it would be completely freelance.  Rehearsals would be on an "as needed" basis.  We have a gig, and so we practice.  Show's over, then so are the rehearsals....until the next gig. 

And by "gig" I really should say shoot.  That's right.  This company is going to be all about capturing dance on film.  So in a sense, I want to start a film troupe that specializes in filming dance.  I'm hopeful that our films can find their audience in the online world, but I am open for seeing where else we can possibly make our mark.  I want to find new ways to communicate and showcase dance, but without losing site of the content and the audience.  I want to make dance films the entertain and make viewers feel happy - films that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their predisposition to dance.   

A big reason why I want to do this is just for the sake of offering something to my fellow dancers that hopefully is more appealing than our usual fare.  Every company I have worked with has been somewhat frustrating in that it is either far too demanding of all my time or far too lax.  It's always an annoying distance for me to drive to, or it's far too modern for my taste.  I want to create something that has some balance.  Something for the working woman, the full-time mom, and the aspiring student all at once.  Something that is secondary to everything else, but doesn't lack in value.  Something that is intended to be a fun, creative outlet, but something that is also well organized, with a plan, a purpose and pizazz. 

And so I'm starting the process.  I'm still in the early stages.  Still just thinking it out and throwing ideas around.  But I'm excited to see how it develops!  If you're a dancer in the LA area that may like to take part, send me an email or a tweet and let me know!  Also I am open to any suggestions from you, my lovely readers!