When I was home visiting my dad over Christmas, I found some photos from my early days as a professional dancer. These were taken at the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada. I was nineteen. This was my very first show. Donn Arden was the director and choreographer. It was a huge spectacular with a live jet, horses, big stars, and glamorous showgirls. I was thrilled to be a part of it. It really was special.
The costumes were designed by Bill Campbell. We all loved them. I am so relieved that I found some photos, because I thought they had all been lost in my numerous travels. I have several more that I will post soon.
This one was from Nobb Hill. It was a very elegant number with a huge staircase. I just loved these gowns. They were stunning. You felt so beautiful dancing in a show like this one. All of the cast members were so lovely and talented. It was a very international group. We are all still in touch, and we have reunions. It was like a family. As a little girl who wanted to grow up to be a dancer, my dream really did come true.
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Those are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady Locust. Incredibly talented designers.
DeleteBeautiful costumes. You look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nil. I was so fortunate to get to wear these classics. It was a very happy time of my life.
ReplyDeleteYou are a glamorous lady. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Simple Living. It was a beautiful show.
DeleteWow! What a first show that was for you...so glad you found these shots. Marvelous!!
ReplyDeleteI am, too, Jill. Thank you. Old photographs are so much fun...
DeleteWow-the costumes are wonderful. How heavy was that headpiece? Was it difficult to dance with such an elaborate and tall top?
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita. That one was pretty light. I remember we had to tilt our heads forward slightly, when running up the stairs. I was up at the very top...something like 54 stairs above the stage!
DeleteWow...just wow! Simply beautiful Stephenie.
ReplyDeletexTania
Thank you Tania. It's fun to look back at these memories.
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