I had a wonderful day! A few weeks ago, I was approached by my director, concerning a possible opportunity to choreograph the new phonics songs. She said that they were looking for someone with a background in choreography. I was delighted that she thought of me! She mentioned briefly the details of the job and then asked how tall I was. I said 5'2 and she said perfect. They were looking for a short, skinney girl. I chuckled to myself, when she had said this.
I got to work right away. I was emailed the song, and soon created a short dance. I had to have a co-worker tape me. I was really obnoxious and exaggerated my facial expressions. It was so hard for her to not laugh. She actually had to look away from the camera! After a few takes, we choose the best one, and sent it off. The following week I was notified that I had been chosen for the position. They really liked my facial expressions! I guess all of the years of cheerleading finally paid off.
The Sunday that arrived back in Korea, from my winter vacation, I had a very daunting email waiting for me to reply. I was to create 15 dances by Tuesday. I could not believe what I was reading. Immediately, I asked for an extension and was granted an extra day. I will admit, I tried not to get stressed out. The first night, I listened to all of the songs over and over for about two hours and tried various moves. The task was hard. The dances were aimed at 5-7 year olds. I had to keep the moves simple and slow.
Each day, I would shoot a few dances and send them out for review and modifications. I was told that there were just a few minor changes and I would learn of them on the set, Saturday. I was also sent a box of very, very, colorful costumes. I will admit, I would not be caught dead in them, but they needed bright colors for the blue screen.
Before I knew it, Saturday arrived. The subway ride took longer than expected and I arrived half an hour late. I thought, this is not a great way to start off. As soon as I arrived, I whisked off to my dressing room and my taxi was taken care of. My dressing room had a personal sylist who put together all of my costumes. She was delightful and made everything very easy. I was positioned strategically in the center of the blue screen and the monitor (with the lyrics) was placed at eye level. I was able to review each dance and practice before the filming began.
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| My Personal Stylist |
I wish that I could say that it only took the first try, but that would not be the truth. I was not consistent. Sometimes, I would get it on the second try. Others, would take at least five or seven takes. After the third song was recorded, I was askeed, "do you wear contacts. Your eyes are very blue." I thought, gee what a nice compliment. Then I found out that my eyes might appear odd with against the blue screen. The solution: Colored contacts.
I have never worn contacts before and the task took two people (telling me how to put them in) and 20 minutes of frustration on my part. When I finally got them in, my eyes were transformed to a deep green.
I worked at a very fast pace. I was fed oranges and drank lots of water. Everyone was wonderful and patient. This was one of my best experiences in Korea.
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| This was to the Old McDonald song |
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