Tuesday, September 27, 2011

First Post

Hi, I’m Emily!

I’m just starting the BA in Professional Practice at Middlesex University. I gained my Trinity London National Diploma in Professional dance in July this year after 3 years intensive training at The Hammond School. I trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap at an equal level and have gained my ISDT Advanced 2 in Modern and Tap plus my RAD Advanced 1 Ballet.

I am currently 3 weeks into my first contract with Carnival Cruise Lines, dancing on the Carnival Valor. This weekend we opened the first two smaller shows but are still currently in the cast change period. We are opening the first big production show on Friday which is really exciting but nerve racking at the same time. We have yet to finish piecing the second production show together but plan to open that on the 6th October. I am really enjoying all of the shows, finding them challenging in a positive way and can’t wait until we are really in to performances and feel confident with all of the choreography.

Carnival, unlike a lot of other cruise lines, holds their rehearsals on the ships with the new cast rehearsing during the day and the old cast performing at night. It is mandatory to go and watch the old cast perform, I have found this extremely helpful as I could see how the shows fitted together and how we were getting along in rehearsals.

It is a bit of a pain to get on the internet as we have to pay $20 for 200 mins on the crew wifi. Once we are out of rehearsals however, it will be easiers as I can get off and use wifi for free which hopefully will make thigs alot easier for the course.
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4 comments:

  1. Paula NottinghamSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Good to see you up Emily - you have brought up a good point - while posting blogs frequently, you may want to write them up in word before you post and cut and paste to save on 200 minutes.

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  2. Aïcha BadriSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Hi Emily! Yet another 'Hammondie', good to see you on here. I know all about the frustrations of ship internet so wish you lots of luck with it all - Emily Brenchley is another dancer who is currently on board a ship so she might be a point of reference for you.

    I like the sound of being able to see the 'end product' while you're rehearsing; with Costa we watched a video of each number but rehearsals were quite separate from the previous cast, being land-based and then taking over from the previous cast/integrating with those people extending. All the best for your first contract!

    Aïcha

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  3. EmilySeptember 29, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Emily I'm Emily! Seems like we have a lot in common. I'm also working away but with Costa Cruises, so I know how difficult it is to get online. It must me even more difficult for you at the moment seeing as you're still in rehearsals. Good Luck and "break a leg" for your first shows!
    Emily

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  4. Lemon LeafOctober 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Thank you Emily! We have rehearsals this week until we have opened the shows but will be able to get off the ship next week so I hope I can get a good look at everyones blogs and figure out google docs.
    Aicha I can't seem to follow your blog, it's so hard figuring it all out on my IPod! I need a smaller laptop so it is easier to take off the ship!

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