So today was our last day here at the Garth Fagan SMI! What a ride! Here is what happened...
This morning we woke up to the sound of a beautiful waterfall. The only problem, the waterfall was coming in through the 8th floor ceiling! A water pipe burst on the 9th floor and completely flooded and 5 bedrooms (Josh's included) were completely ruined on the 8th floor. Lucky for Ben and me, our rooms were saved by the workers who were able to turn off the water and vacuum up what was spreading down the hall.
So after that incredibly stressful morning we went downstairs and took class as our warm up, ran through our class presentation, Norwood Pennewell's piece, and then "Two Pieces of One: Green" and had a 45min break until we performed. With the entire studio floor packed, as well as the balcony, the show went on with no distractions.
After the performance, there was a wonderful reception where there was fruit, drinks, cookies, veggies, and of course tons of very nice people, the entire Garth Fagan Company, Garth himself, and all of our teachers. The press was there with cameras, and I was asked my information (name, age, hometown). I was also interviewed by the intern who has been filming classes and field trips through this entire process.
All in all, the entire process was life changing. I met incredible people through this experience. The other dancers, the teachers, and the company were all very welcoming, inspirational, talented, and intelligent. I said it in my last blog and I'll say it again, DO THIS INTENSIVE IF YOU CAN! You'll come back a completely different person!
See you soon Milwaukee! Miss you!
Andrew
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