Author: David LeBarron

It came to me over a latte at Figaro Cafe. I'm the 5th dancer. Me. A personal story about me and dance or rather my lack thereof. It's kind of funny and a bit dark but it's honest. For my first foray into the world of personal past best and worst I think it's a good place to start....

Highways Space in Santa Monica has asked me to be a part of their anniversary party/performance on May 20-21st. My first reaction was cool. Then: no way as Achilles will be 2 weeks out. Then I thought: well yea! cross promotion. Then: I cannot possibly write a whole piece in the throws of rehearsal. BUT last night I got an awesome idea. (Thanks to Beto.) Their theme is sort of sexy slutty carnival. So I have this image of me doing a little twisted Fosse-Cabaret thing, complete with fishnest and a suit, and doing 5 short monos as people walk or pref stand by. I think it's called 5 dancers. I love reinventing and revisiting. I think Candy...