Rochambeau

Too Funny!

Going Kelly Green

The Doctor said "Your arms healing nicely, looks like you won't be needing an operation, just a cast".  I look up and smile at my husband.  I've been too afraid to look at any of the ex-rays so far, but now that my wrist is healing, I'm a tad bit disappointed that I haven't.   A nurse walks in and says:

Nurse: What color cast do you want"?

Me:  White of course.

Nurse:  I don't do white, white gets too dirty!

Me: Oh no!!  What are my choices then?

Nurse:  Orange, Navy blue, Red, Fuchsia, Purple, Yellow or Kelly green. 

 I look wide eyed over at my husband who is reading my mind and he is grinning an ironic smile, because he knows me well.

Husband's thinking: A:  These are children's lollipop colors.  B:  Constance wants white, shes picky, I don't think any of these colors shes going to like for a cast.  And he was right.

I picked Kelly Green and the cast felt good, more comfortable than the splint.  But, immediately I was scheming on how to remedy this color choice for our library dance the following night.    After we got home, my creative mom looked at the green monster and declared:  "I know!! You should make a wrist corsage"!   (The last time I wore a wrist corsage was in high school).

So, that's exactly what did and it was quite hilarious, might I add!

La Danse Magique!

Do you believe in Magic?

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If so, there is secret hiding behind closed doors, just waiting.  A little surprise for you.  Are you ready?

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In order to see the magic, it's important that you pin up your hair and step into you finest tutu....

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then tie on your best pair of
dancing slippers!

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Just look a you.  A true confection!!
If you're ready, follow me and we're off.... heading out onto a very famous stage.  Lets peek behind the curtains, shall we?

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Have you figured out where we are yet?  Well yes indeed, you're right!  We are here at
Le Théâtre d'opéra de Paris!
And tonight it's our night!! They're honoring
Les Belles de Bloglandia!

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Since the orchestra has warmed up and the chorus is in position, we should take our place on stage.

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Come!   Don't be shy, it's no fun hiding away
in the wings. The world is waiting for YOU
and frankly, there's too much fun to be had!

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Jump in!  Let's Dance!   If you don't know what you're doing, just make it up as you go along and remember, there are no rules tonight......except to "enjoy"!

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Go for it!

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Lets pirouette and chassé and dance to our hearts content!  Wow, you are such terrific dancers, each one of you! But why does that not surprise me?

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And will you look?!!  Seems we're getting
a standing ovation!

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Take a bow girls!

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Merci friends for meeting me here on such short notice and for being willing to whirl and twirl the night away!  Isn't dancing heaven on earth?  It's been such delicious fun, but now it's late and they're coming to lock the doors.

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Just so you know, I'll be Jeté (ing) off to visit my mom.  While there I will post when I can, but If I don't stop by as often to knock on your door, know I'm still thinking of you and will miss you very much!

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Bonne nuit mes amis !

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(This Paris Opera Theater was just completed for a client)

Dancing Lessons

 

Your instructor: Little Egypt

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I thought of Tara at Paris Parfait  
when I picked up this album.
And of Cinderelly at Band-aids Required ,
because she just created this fabulous
Belly Dancing Bra:

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Hope all this talk of Belly Dancing makes you smile, dream and ring your chimes!

Keep the Channel Open!

A Letter from Martha Graham to
Agnes de Mille

There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.  And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable it is nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.    You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.  Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.
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This letter speaks to me. I have read it over and over for the past twenty five years!

 

Twirling in a Tutu!

Welcome to Chateau Rochambeau!
You've arrived just in the nick of time.
If you like Tutu's..... well then,
todays your lucky day!

I've turned my "Salon" into a Theater,
and you're invited to a private
"Summer Ballet" performance!

So, If you will please take your seats,
the curtains are opening now!

Making a fabulous grand jeté onto the stage is an anonymous, and mysterious dancer.  Magnifique, non?

In the wings stands Minette.  She is too shy to take the stage, but she is the sweetest Fairy Ballerina ever!! (I know her through my Mom)

The next dance is Colorful, Exotic and Russian!

  Ulla The Magnificent Ballerina is now bringing the crowd to cheers with her  exciting Rhino in the Rain composition!  Look how she balances an "Arabesque" still holding her double parasol!  Such an amazing talent!

Can you believe? Even Isadora Duncan the Mother of Modern Dance is here in Spirit!  Aren't we lucky?

Things are really cookin' now!!  Edgar Degas  Ballerina  has just made her entrance from stage left.  Lets watch as she turns the perfect "Pirouette"!

For the Grand Finale, Marina Addison's Ballerina will now chassé on stage to perform her special dance in high-heals!  Absolutely amazing!

 

Take a bow girls!!

Now, if you will follow me, we will adjourn into the parlor, where you
will have the chance to meet all the fabulous
dancers, eat cupcakes with plastic
ballerinas and drink champagne
(the good stuff).
Only the best for my Bloggies!

Thank you for coming today.
It has been my pleasure to
entertain you at the Chateau!
Without Friends, life would be nothing!