Remember this post about the circus book release show? Well I finally got my hands on the video :) Love this routine – parts are easy, parts are difficult and it can result in lots of spinning!
Last week I hustled from my day job over to the loft to teach class, then had a troupe meeting and aerial rehearsal directly after. The next day I had a workout scheduled, then another rehearsal the next day, and the day after that a local circus event.
To say my life is packed is an understatement. After class most nights and being away from my phone for about two hours I come back to multiple emails, multiple texts and multiple requests.
I’m so lucky to have this wave of clients and shows, but it’s a lot to work on all at once, so I’m been doing a few things every week to keep myself and my mind from getting overwhelmed.
1 // Take time to turn off, unplug and read every night. I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire.
2 // No answering emails after 7pm or during the weekend unless it’s an emergency…still struggle to adhere to this one, but it’s a huge stress reliever. I’d even start to turn off my phone some nights ::gasp!::
3 // Plan one night off during the week to do nothing
4 // Prioritize my to-do list and don’t stress if a few small things don’t get done
5 // Get my ass in bed by midnight – this is a big help when juggling so many things!
All of these really point to not working after my 9to5 so my mind can disconnect and recharge for my to-do list for the next day.
Do you have any rules for yourself or things you do/don’t do to keep from getting overwhelmed and stressed?
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This is what happens when rehearsal isn’t going well. When the parts of the routine I’m loving and the parts I’m having issues with are completely opposite from my partner. When I’d rather stand first and she’d rather sit and we can’t seem to get the tricks figured out. When the transitions are sloppy and the timing is all off. When all that happens…it’s time for THE FISH.
The Fish is when we climb into our hammocks, stretch out, spin, flail, and wiggle around until we are almost in tears from laughing so hard. Complete and utter sillyness. We swing back and forth trying to grab hands and then spin in circles, hanging half out of the hammock, trying to catch our breath.
There is no other possible cure for a rehearsal that is going to crap.
The moral of the story…when what you’re working on isn’t working at all, take a break and laugh your ass off for a bit.
I love this dress from Tart. I spotted it on RueLaLa and even though I have a ton of striped dressed I reasoned it’s more of a chevron and I don’t have anything this exact shade, so I needed it, right?
Dress: Tart
Tights: F21
Boots: Olsenboye
Bracelets: Candies
Friday, after a full day of circus work and play I ran home for a quick nap, changed clothes and headed back downtown to meet Mandy for The Detroit Burlesque Company Presents “Teased to Meet You.” Irina was parked in front of the stage the whole night and took all these fantastic photos.
Michael Dallas stole the show with his nerdy, sexy striptease. The crowd lost their minds as he loosened his tie and slinked out of his suspenders. There was also a crazy cat lady skit and a sing-a-long to ‘Sweet Transvestite.’ It’s inspiring to watch such talented performers and I’m always thrilled to be part of this big, crazy circus community.
