So in week five I have to say that I am having so much fun. Not only do we as dancers get to experience the beautiful artistry that Trey Mcntyre creates in "Second Before the Ground," or the masterful classic of "Serenade" by George Balanchine, but I personally have been having a hilarious blast with one of the other company members, Alex Biber. We have been cast as the role of "The Chariot Horse" in Ron Cunningham's "Dracula." Now mind you that is not all that I am in Dracula, and that is not all that I do in the performance. This role is small, but is becoming a hilarious and humbling experience, only because of the costumes we must wear. Though effective for the stage, they are so funny when the whole costume is finally put on. We have to wear these incredibly huge helmets that are sculpted to look like a horse head, with bulging red ruby eyes. However, what puts it all into its funny perspective for me, is the huge amount of horse hair that is connected to the head. When Alex and I put on these fun costumes, we find ourselves playing in the mirror, rather then listening to company notes (luckily we haven't been too much of annoyance to Ron and Carinne while we have these costumes to play in). Included are these grey unitards that have bulging in the muscular parts of the body, including the chest (lol). I personally wouldn't mind wearing the unitard for class someday, especially if it makes me look more muscular than I already am.
Alex and I are always coming up with ideas of what other popular songs we could dance to in these costumes. My personal favorite is from the movie "Flash Dance." People who have seen the movie could obviously use their imaginations.
Now even though it may seem as though I could be having too much fun in these chariot horse costumes, I must admit that they are perfect for the ballet "Dracula." When added with the lighting and other technical aspects it takes to run a performance, you will find that the costume is quite effective for the scene the chariot horses take place. Though in order to see these costumes, you must come to see the show for yourselves. It is filled with everything, from your life in a flash before you hit the ground, to the romantic, and ethereal classic that can last a lifetime, and ending with a horrific tale of blood, and lust. Come experience it with us!!!................. Roberto Cisneros
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