Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees Champagne Reception, Luncheon & Fashion Show was sold out!  Only more pressure for us to perform well after the very disorganised dress rehearsal from the night before. 

(Right: The Boogie Woogie opening number line-up: Judy, Allan, Connie, Wilson, Lana, Markian)













Between organisers dropping out and or not relaying reliable information, and dancers wanting music edits and changes - I've had a few very frustrated days and restless nights.

(Preparation highlights and lowlights included: Manoj stepping out less than 48 hours before the show.  Markian stepping in to replace him at T-19 hours. And Paul stepping up to help edit music.)

It turned out to be a pretty interesting time (probably more fun if I'd actually had more sleep).  At the very least, we got a free lunch and people seemed to like the show. 




Things I Learned (/ Confirmed):

1. Organising dancers = Herding cats

2. Models eat.

3. Wearing really big lashes is like wearing a brimmed hat. (Yes, those are made of tinsel and feathers.)

4. Test the music on the sound system!  (And always have backup.)

Don and Elena's Phantom tango - Photo by Allan.

5. There is a lot of ballroom danceable Christmas / holiday music out there. (But it's almost impossible to find it when you need it)

6. It's easier to be a dictator.



7. A showstopping dress and dramatic music = Win

8. As nice as Josh Classen is, he's not Santa.