tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post6782541835173332497..comments2023-06-26T02:22:06.758-07:00Comments on Ganeida's Knots: No soft options.Ganeidahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-91971335032045834022010-12-08T12:07:18.765-08:002010-12-08T12:07:18.765-08:00Seeking: the ability to cover up well is probably ...Seeking: the ability to cover up well is probably the most important one of all.Star's done whole classes on improvisation & when I was doing drama a lot of focus went on that too. Whatever stuff~ups happen nothing must stop. The audience should ever know. I often know when AVAE has had a hiccup in performance because I sit in on rehearsals but people in the audience only rarely know & invariably they are people who know the work well musically. And this is not a talent many have naturally ~though it can be learned. ☺Ganeidahttp://ganeidasknots.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-33673128938289355762010-12-08T05:47:19.408-08:002010-12-08T05:47:19.408-08:00It is sad, Ganeida. Some children will never devel...It is sad, Ganeida. Some children will never develop their talents fully because they are not guided well and do not have that special "it" naturally...as in you know what "it" is when someone has "it" and when someone does not.<br /><br />You well know that my daughter has had "it" from the start. She started with a gift for having stage presence. Even when she messes up her piano, she does so with that certain look of "I intended to do it just that way" and rarely are people the wiser. Of course, as she gets a bit older, she has become more self-conscious and then she relies on the foundation her teacher and I--I being taught by my aunt--have coached her in how to be a true performer. <br /><br />The talent and desire gets you on the stage...but it is in presentation that makes one a true Star.seekingmyLordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242380845994448311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-74787436672783151212010-12-06T16:05:41.018-08:002010-12-06T16:05:41.018-08:00Ember: Your husband is smart. Choir has given Star...Ember: Your husband is smart. Choir has given Star more discipline than a much loved youngest child would normally get [no, I'm not a good disciplinarian]. There is so much else that could be said about the whole arena of performance ~ for which I don't have either the time or the head space at present but I so appreciate the points you have raised.Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-60216875305611852512010-12-06T15:27:52.891-08:002010-12-06T15:27:52.891-08:00'Yes!' to all of this, Ganeida :0)
I als...'Yes!' to all of this, Ganeida :0) <br />I also raised my children (all musicians)to understand that every member of the audience is a performer in the concert bearing equal responsibility for its success. In listening attentively, in applause, in not chatting with our neigbour, in giving the full focus of our spirit, we also offer something to the corporate work.<br />My husband (a musician) said that playing in an orchestra or singing in a choir is immensely character-building as it asks us to listen to each other and work co-operatively. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-27503826488221609612010-12-06T12:57:56.705-08:002010-12-06T12:57:56.705-08:00Joyfulmum: I have children all over the spectrum &...Joyfulmum: I have children all over the spectrum & watching my Liddy try to appreciate what Star enjoys is one of the greatest amusements of my life. She does not get it. She will never get it ~ but she tries. Some people don't even try. *sigh*<br /><br />Jeanne:What a terrible thing to imagine! ABC is making a doco of the Gothic as well as filming the performance [only time performed outside Britain, 1st performance in 30 years]. When I have details I will post them. Not live but should be interesting as very few people involved are full~time professionals.<br /><br />Diane: Personally I think everyone should do a little drama. It gives shy people that little bit of aplomb & panache to cope. I am reading but not getting to comment everywhere just now. ♥Ganeidahttp://ganeidasknots.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-46016001920206012332010-12-06T04:39:09.184-08:002010-12-06T04:39:09.184-08:00Thank God that Star is getting the kind of trainin...Thank God that Star is getting the kind of training she needs to do the work that she loves (and is so gifted at). I never really thought of all this.. we are a houseful of hermits, and that is the truth no matter how vigorously we might pretend to be otherwise. But as hermits, we do especially enjoy the work of others in the arts. I can't imagine what drives someone to want to perform, but I can appreciate that they do and certainly can appreciate the work that goes into the doing♥<br /><br />I loved this part of your post.. <i>"We need to be reminded that life is more than the work we do, the food we eat, the clothes we wear. Life is spirit & soul dancing amongst the stars; it is the song in our blood & the sun in our eyes. It is a dazzle & a wonder. It costs something to create that vision & there are no soft options."</i><br />Amen sistah.Diane Shifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449110271720365988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-82654498421085080952010-12-06T03:14:02.204-08:002010-12-06T03:14:02.204-08:00Oh, imagine a world without the Arts. On second t...Oh, imagine a world without the Arts. On second thoughts, don't - it doesn't bear thinking about.<br /><br />So glad that Star is getting professional training. Hope I hear her perform live one day.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-11300131331231547732010-12-05T20:50:18.646-08:002010-12-05T20:50:18.646-08:00My dd loved our local drama group run by homeschoo...My dd loved our local drama group run by homeschoolers but alas the teacher can no longer run them, but i think dance is fulfilling her inner artist atm:)<br />great points here about high school and the arts!Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-53603588860013102102010-12-05T16:18:58.777-08:002010-12-05T16:18:58.777-08:00I do love Ken Robinson's speeches ~ & I ag...I do love Ken Robinson's speeches ~ & I agree with him! lol There will be the right group for your Star also. I bet she just loved her drama. ♥Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044945947832003194.post-28464788371210004952010-12-05T16:12:47.504-08:002010-12-05T16:12:47.504-08:00you'd love ken robinson's speeches, do goo...you'd love ken robinson's speeches, do google him (his also a brillant speaker). we've already moved on from our mainland drama group, well when a 5 year has memorised everyone's lines in a term what do you do lol.loving, laughing and learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121705410042053841noreply@blogger.com