Heaven & Earth: Celtic Mass => SOLD OUT, BUT.... (read on)

For all the folks that had intended to come to the show and could not get tickets because it was sold out, GOOD NEWS:

It was decided to allow admission at the filming/dress rehearsal AT 2.30PM,  SATURDAY APRIL 2nd!!!

Here is how it will work:

• $10.00 suggested donation per person regardless of age.
• Seating between 2:00 and 2:25. NO ADMITTANCE AFTER THIS TIME.
• Make your donation at the south welcome desk in the narthex
• Entry to the sanctuary will be by the south side door of the narthex.
• NO YOUNG CHILDREN. IPTV WILL BE RECORDING
• NO INTERMISSION.

WHERE? First Christian Church, 25th and University in Des Moines

WHEN? April 2nd starting @ 2.30pm (remember: no seating after 2.25pm, because of IPTV recording)

HEAVEN & EARTH: one week countdown!

bonjour a tous!

I've now entered the one week countdown to my "coming out of retirement" show and I'm a mess.  My perimenopausal brain has left my memory crippled and insecure.  Usually, when I'm in a show, it's pretty easy to lose a few extra pounds.  I'm actually trying hard and while I'm getting into shape, I'm not really losing weight.  I've never considered doing a "Natalie Portman diet,"  I could almost go there this week, but I don't even know how to do a drastic weight loss...I guess that's a good thing...?  Anyway, for the average person, I'm in pretty good shape, ha!

Anyway, most of the stress comes from doing solos.  I've never been a soloist and I find it crazy that  now, at this age, that's what I'm doing, and a lot of it to boot.  I was glad to see that a few other dancers my age have also come out of retirement recently at the "Lido Tour goes to Moscow," a couple of weeks ago.  I saw that one of the dancers, two kids later, who started with me, actually looks BETTER than she did when we were starting the LIDO.   A new genre of dancer is emerging and it's so exciting.  They realize now they can have a family, age, and still enjoy dancing.  I'm a bit jealous that this wave didn't start 10 years ago when I thought at 33, "oh, I'm getting too old to do this anymore."  I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling that way (if you are reading this). 

I'm sorry I've not done anymore for the reunion.  I promise that I'll get back in the mode.  Even as I apologize, I'll be honest that no one else is coming up with anything either!

Kimberly, Sara and I have all of our logistics worked out for Paris.  We'll be staying with another fellow dancer the first two days and catching up with 2 more during that time (the Moulin Rouge group).  After Sara arrives, we'll then move to the Bastille area (where she and I stayed this summer during the LIDO reunion) and then we'll see some LIDO  & Crazy Horse friends.  I'm excited to see the Crazy after so many years.  The one and only time we saw it was when our friend Stacey Shea (SNude, Jubilee '94 started with Angelia and myself) was there for a few months before she got bored to death. 

Ok, I look forward to hearing from any of you out there! 

Dancers Dance,  love, Cynthia

Week March 14th Update

Hi All,

not much going on in the reunion area, but still have my feelers out!

Kimberly Shelton was just in Vegas helping Svetlana with some final moving and all seems well!  Svet and Paul took her to see Phantom, and she said it was nice to finally see the show live.

Angelia Zauch will be in Vegas end of the month for a soccer tournament.  Give her a shout out on here if you are around!

Abbey Apple (singer line) is currently performing in "Bingo-The Musical" at the Dairy Center in Boulder, Colorado. Join the fun and laughs and play Bingo with us!"  MERDE ABBEY APPLE!!!!!

I have two weeks to my show and am having the usual stress and anxiety, ugh!

The Lido is in Moscow and Bricky, I know you are exhausted!  Have fun though!


I have to run, rehearsal time!

Love, C

Jubilee! Update/S&R Reunion

Jubilee! Update/S&R Reunion

Hi Everyone!

We are now 24 strong and I'm so happy to see all of you!   As I've said before, Diane knows of our agenda and she's working on helping us out.

Kimberly Shelton (BBell/Short Nude/Moulin Rouge/S&R) sent me an important notice that S&R are having their reunion at the end of July.  July 31st and August 1st, to be exact.  Since the rumor is that our Jubilee reunion will be in July anyway, Kimberly and I thought it could be a good idea to link it to the S&R's reunion so that folks can come into town for BOTH.  We can organize it for the day before or after.  (we can do that Fri & Sat before.  Tues would be cheaper, but Jub is dark on Friday and that way they can enjoy it too) 


Other than Kimberly, Jen Dorf, and Kathy (BBell, can't remember her last name--Kimberly help me out ;-), I don't know too many who did both Jubilee! and S&R.  If you do, please let us know.  Also, those dates could be good as they are not around any holidays.  


Any thoughts???  Have a great weekend!

Jubilee! Update/S&R Reunion

Hi Everyone!

We are now 23 strong and I'm so happy to see all of you!   As I've said before, Diane knows of our agenda and she's working on helping us out.

Kimberly Shelton (BBell/Short Nude/Moulin Rouge/S&R) sent me an important notice that S&R are having their reunion at the end of July.  July 31st and August 1st, to be exact.  Since the rumor is that our Jubilee reunion will be in July anyway, Kimberly and I thought it could be a good idea to link it to the S&R's reunion so that folks can come into town for BOTH.  We can organize it for the day before or after.  (we can do that Fri & Sat before.  Tues would be cheaper, but Jub is dark on Friday and that way they can enjoy it too) 

I've also mentioned to Diane that it would be nice to know if Fluff is retiring.  It's been said that she would retire when the show turned 30.   I think it would be more than fantastic if that could be at the same time as well! 


Other than Kimberly, Jen Dorf, and Kathy (BBell, can't remember her last name--Kimberly help me out ;-), I don't know too many who did both Jubilee! and S&R.  If you do, please let us know.  Also, those dates could be good as they are not around any holidays.  


Any thoughts???  Have a great weekend!


PS--Kimberly and I will be meeting up in Houston to fly to Paris as we meet up with Sara Honey.  While we wait for our international flight, Rocky Banks will be coming to the airport to have lunch with us!  I've not seen Rocky in years!  

Jubilee! Update

Hi All,

I received a nice letter from Diane Palm, and she was saying that date STILL has not been set, but that she would put in a word that there are a group of ex dancers who would like to be included (or something like that).  Anyway, I thought it was really nice of her to include us when she talks to the Marketing folks and maybe, just maybe, I'm hoping they'd open it up to us as well instead of closing it all off as they did for the 25th. 

Not that we can't have our own party, but if they are already organizing something, let them do it and we join in!  PLEASE remember to invite other ex dancers that I may not know or have on FB.

I'm still wanting to keep this an open forum, so please feel free to talk about anything that's on your mind!  That's what this is all about! 

I'm nervous about the Graham master class.  I watched some technique classes on YouTube last night and I'd forgotten how intricate it all is.  My hip flexors are already tensed up just watching.  I feel that I've lost so much flexibility in my spine (at least what's required for Graham).  I'm glad I don't have rehearsal tomorrow, that's all I can say!

Have a great weekend and please post when you have time so I know you are all alive and well out there!  Love to you all!  C