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Some people say dancing is just “a
lifestyle”…I say it’s more than that...it's life itself! It's in the DNA! We dancers are a distinctly
different breed. We are dancers
foremost, and human beings second. Sure,
Whether you’re a performing professional , instructor or student, dancers are not like everyone else!
In order to more fully research the “dance genome”,
I’ve created a quiz. Get a pen and paper, and mark down the letter of the answer that best describes you:
1. You have a tough time
differentiating between stage make up and every day make up. You use an
inordinate amount of cosmetics no matter what, and frequently have to “tone it
down” for daily wear.…but you’re
uncertain what that means or how to go about it!
a) Every day make up?
b) This has never been a
problem
2.You refuse to listen to
music during a massage, because you start counting the beats and phrases
a) Huge problem…and I only
listen to talk radio for the same reason!
b) What do you mean?
3. You seem to have pulled a
network of muscles in your leg, shoulder or back… do you:
a) Ice the injury down for a
few minutes, pop an anti-inflammatory and carry on with your day
b) Schedule a doctor visit
immediately
4. You just met a new Special
Someone… but finding the actual time to date is becoming frustrating.
a) What is this thing you
call “dating”?
b) Are you crazy?
5. By some sublime miracle of fate, you have a gap in your weekend schedule; do you
think to yourself:
a) Ahhh… so this is how the other half lives…uh,
what should I do?
b) We all need some downtime!
6. Holidays mean nothing to
you, because you’re always working or in class.
a) What, exactly, is a
holiday?
b) Holidays are a time to
celebrate with family and friends
7. You own costumes and ratty sweats… nothing in between!
a) Sometimes I dream about going shopping for a
cute little dress, but then I get my act together and go to class.
b) I practically live at the
mall!
8.You can never find a bobby
pin or safety pin, no matter how many packages you buy.
a) I know, right?
b) WTF is up with that?
9. You always wondered what that phrase “dance like no one is
watching” was supposed to mean…
a) What does that mean?
b) I wish!
10. Your feet are constantly
dirty and calloused:
a) In another life, my feet will be pampered and
perfect
b) Eeeew, gross!
11. Your purse is always filled with essentials like
band-aids, ibuprophen, Top-Stik, and false eyelashes
a) Oh, and hair spray, an Ace bandage, sewing kit, extra jewelry, and
five lipsticks!
b) What the hell is Top-Stik?
12. You can always be
located: just follow the trail of glitter!
a) So true!
b) Isn’t glitter just…like… a
“thing” for an eight-year-old girl’s birthday party?
Ok, time to
total up the score:
If you got
mostly A answers- and I’m sure you did- it’s clear you are one of us with the Super
Powers!
If you got mostly B answers:
Not sure how it’s
possible you read this far…but thanks! See you at my next gig, I’ll come on out
after the show and say hi!
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Handbook: A Companion For The Serious
Dancer” or my memoir “Showgirl Confidential: My Life Onstage, Backstage And On The Road” here:
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