As a kid, I'd go to see Pilobolus every time they were in NYC. I can probably attribute one of these shows with that "Aha!" moment where I said to my mom "I want to do that!" for the first time. Mom enrolled me in gymnastics, as a start.
I wasn't the only one who loved their moves. A LOT of people want to dance for Pilobolus (there are usually between 250 and 400 women at each of their auditions). The company was founded in 1971 and has received wide international acclaim for their creative athleticism. They are based in Connecticut, have beautiful facilities, and it's one of those rare salaried gigs, where the dancers get benefits (gasp!) and have a masseuse on call. Who wouldn't want that?
Two years ago, I auditioned for them and got cut almost right away. Yesterday I auditioned and got a call back for day two (Today!). Regardless of what happens next, it is already an important experience for me. I want to believe that after two years I've improved and become a more seasoned performer through my experiences with other companies and choreographers. It's nice and really comforting to be able to see that reflected in a measurable way. Even if today is the last day, I'm still happy to have beat my personal best in this arena. Wish me luck!
