The Creative Party at Sadlers Wells

Written by nickcan

Well, Ive been awake since 2 a.m...stressing and thinking about last night!

It was amazing...but I feel like I'm hosting a Creative Party. You know those parties where you really want people to have a good time? You wonder if everyone will turn up, will they get along? Well, I feel like that. I really want people to believe in the creative arts as I do. Watching the dance last night was wonderful for me and for some of the others who told me how they felt...but suppose the others  hated it? Suppose it meant nothing? Suppose that the first dance was too pretentious? If someone didn't like it I may be responsible for putting them off for life! And dance, for me, really is a powerful storyteller and way of expressing yourself.

The Hip Hop was extraordinary. I always thought I was too old for hip hop; I never 'got' breakdancing...I thought it was all for young people, I would never have gone to a performance like that. But last night was extraordinary - having done the workshop intro I know how hard it is to keep going...it truly is for the young and the fit  to actually do - but to watch was mind blowing.

Big, Big thanks to all at Sadlers Wells - to Rachel and to Cheryl for all their support. And thank you to all of our parents and children for braving the weather and shocking transport system and coming to the first of our Creative Parties!

 

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Alison and Keon
Dont stress!!!!!
written by Alison and Keon, January 26, 2009
I wouldnt worry.....Kelly,Yasmine and Niahs Mum??along with myself really enjoyed it,i didnt get to talk to the others....I know how it feels when you are passionate about something and you really want others to see,hear or feel.Some will,some won't,thats just how it is.....

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