Our amazing 30-hours in St. Louis! Yes, I said it…30 hours!

Why go there and head straight back on a quick tour? Because it was our first ever Spring to Dance in St. Louis! Each year, St. Louis hosts this festival and features a weekend of amazing performances that the dance community SHOWS UP for. We were lucky and honored to be a part of this years’ show! We were able to bring our recent world premiere, “Under the Skin” choreographed by Tsai Hsi Hung. This is quick to become one of our favorite pieces to perform and such a crowd pleaser. The quick-paced movement along with the intensity and dramatic score makes it a piece unlike any other on a program.

Aside from the dancing itself, which went so well, we love traveling as a group. It bonds us together, makes us closer, and helps us to enjoy each other’s company outside of rehearsal! A lot of people have asked me “do you all get along?” answer – YES! Kia might even say too well! We are all friends, we love and care for one another, and we make tour a whole lot of fun. The best part of this tour was that both Jack and Trey (company members) are from the St. Louis area! Their families came to the show and Jack’s family even hosted an ‘after party’ for all of us dancers at his family’s home. It was so wonderful and such a fun way for us to continue to hang out.

So would we do it again? In a heartbeat. I love nothing more than dancing with and being around the people of SCDT. Bring on next years’ tours! We can’t wait!