Paralympics Opening Ceremony a whirl for Morley Dance student Evelyn
"It all started very early in the year with an email from my ballroom dance teacher to say that volunteers were needed for the Paralympics opening ceremony.
After successful audition, I was a cast member of the '98 Whirl' group forming the storm which Miranda encountered on her exploits in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', as part of the story behind the Paralympics Opening Ceremony.
I started rehearsals in early July, with 13 sessions at various locations until the show day on Tuesday 29 August. We rehearsed for about 80 hours overall, including some weekends and bank holiday.
My favourite moment was when I was picked with 3 other girls - out of 300 - to model the group's costume on the last day of rehearsal – it was the cream on the cake for me.
…and moreover we get to keep our lovely costumes!
Being directly involved in the Games turned out to be the best time I have had so far in 2012 - a period in my life that I will cherish forever."
Evelyn's section begins at the 3 hours 7 minutes mark on the video below
Comments (5)
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03 October 2012 @ 00:29Tim Taylor
What a fantastic event to have been involved with, Evelyn! Your article really conveys the pleasure and excitement of the experience.
Tim
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08 October 2012 @ 15:05Bosede
Wow,
This is fantastic Evelyn.Bosede
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08 October 2012 @ 15:38Grace Mukasa
Oh how wonderful - We were all entertained - Keep it up.
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11 October 2012 @ 13:47cassie
FANTASTIC!
This section was so effective. And you look brilliant in the costume!
well done eve! -
22 October 2012 @ 16:22Rose Grant
Evelyn - as usual you bring sunshine and joy to whatever you get involved in and you always leave a great lasting impression in all the right ways on all whom are priviledged to know you - keep it up!
Rosie G