Bollywood Take 2

Today was the second rehearsal for the Bollywood fashion show.  The first part was just a review of last week, and the second half was a quick put-together of a finale.

It's really funny to me how difficult some people make the process.  I am so used to working with professionals... where silence is golden and you hang on the choreographer's every word.  Most of the participants are new to the performance game- this is just something fun for them to participate in.  I am all for fun participation, but it astounds me how some people speak during direction and scoff at what they're told- it makes the process so much longer and more redundant.  ::shrug:: I will just remain the silent listener and see how the show develops.

On a side note, I was asked to perform a Bollywood dance for a wedding in New Orleans on April 8-9... I had to regretfully decline, because I will be shooting a wedding here in Houston on the 9th.  I gave them my card, so they could keep me on file, but shucks... that would have been great!  The bride is white, so they were really hoping I could participate to sort of represent her in the dancing... hopefully they'll ask me to join in other dance events around town.

Also, I was asked to possibly photograph the event after I walk in the fashion show on March 20th... :)  It is the festival of colors, so I should be able to take some really vibrant photos!

*Funny note* I was asked if I understood Hindi... half the direction is in English, half in Hindi... I guess I fake it well enough- lol