Keep on Truckin'

So Monday was Day 2 of the KCD auditions. Before we auditioned we did a few things for one of the videos on the website. What was really cool about the experience as a whole was getting to see what happens behind the scenes for a major organization. It was cool to me to see photographers and video cameras throughout the whole process.

68 semifinalists returned as well as the returning KCD girls. The KCD girls performed a hiphop routine before we auditioned. Actually, the routine they did was one that I learned at the clinic a few weeks ago. It was cool to see the choreography we learned and how it was in actual performance.

The guest choreographer for Day 2 was Shane Sparks. He was really cool and I liked the combination that we did. It was very KCD style. Before we broke up into groups to do the routine they made a cut based on the first and second day. Unfortunately I was part of that cut. It came out of no where; truly unexpected. The only regret I have was not being about to audition the dance that we had just learned because I was really ready to rock it :-)

What I've learned from this whole process is that I need experience. The audition allowed me to realize that dancing for a Pro team is something I am definitely interested in doing. From here, I am now looking into other teams in the nearby area. I also would loveeee to audition for the Miami Heat girls or the LA Lakers! That'd be a dream come true! We'll see what happens. I wouldn't mind a vacation to either of those places

The downside to what I've learned from the audition process was another reminder that this is the entertainment industry and so ability is not the sole factor in determining if someone "gets the gig" or not. It's also about "the look." This is where I feel luck takes place. It's great if you have the look and the gig is willing to work with what you have to mold you into the ability that they want. It's unfortunate if you have the ability but you aren't the look they are going for. It's not one way or the other. It's just one way.

Check me out on the main website under the semi-finalists pictures as well as the end of the video titled "Day One" recap!