Posada Navideña Tour: Day 1
David revamping my Angel costume. Photo by Theresa Wargo. |
Last night was about preparations. Before going to bed, I finished preparing my new pointe shoes for wear; ripped out the suede lining, tore a 1/4 of the shank off, pulled out the nail at the heel, roughed up the leather soles to prevent slipping (also managed to rough up my thumb by accident), sprayed the insides with clear lacquer, applied Jet Glue to the inside of the tips and left them in the preheated oven (turned off) to dry overnight. I took inventory of everything I usually use during the performance. Since this is my third year dancing the same role, I have made adjustments here and there to simplify what I take with me on the road. I packed all of my stage makeup, hair supplies, tights, dance shoes, practice clothes, street clothes, and even my climbing shoes and chalk bag to take advantage of the climbing gym down the street from the theater between shows. After everything was packed, it was time to take a much deserved epsom salts bath to relieve my sore muscles.
Roughed-up pointe shoes and cracked toenails. |
Posada Navideña Information:
Friday, December 8th - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA
9:30am School Show
7:00pm Public Performance
Saturday, December 17th - Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA
7:00pm Public Performance
Sunday, December 18th - Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA
3:00pm Public Performance
Friday, December 23rd - Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, Folsom, CA
7:30pm Public Performance
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