Day 3: VISIT THE LIBRARY [Marian the Librarian...]

...does not work at the NYC Public Library, nor are there any fabulously choreographed dance sequences but what a helluva resource! I was gearing up for my first audition back in NYC and low and behold, I didn't have the right music.

Where better to go than to the Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center! Here you can find the sheet music to almost anything, FREE! And I think it is a wonderful date location if you want to watch old musicals. You can watch virtually anything that isn't currently playing on Broadway. But you need an excuse. My favorite, "Um, I'm directing it at my high school." Note: There is no rewinding, and no second viewings but again, FREE!!!

Next time, it's pouring outside and you want to either expand your craft, view some classics, rip some full showtune albums.... DON'T PAY FOR IT! You could spend hours there! Beware the hours. And no, this library does NOT have the same reputation as NYU's Bobst Library. Part of me says "HOT", a bigger part of me says "YUCK!"

$40 for full anthologies you won't use. $0.15/page for music you needed yesterday.

In case y'all are too lazy to go....for shame! Oh Robert Preston...
It's the full sequence, I spare no expense on this blog!

DAY 1: TAKE A DANCE CLASS [Let the Sunshine In!!!]

I had been planning to go back to dance class since I graduated from college....that was 3 years ago! Broadway Dance Center had been my go to but I heard about this fabulous theater dance class being offered at Alvin Ailey Dance Studio, taught by Vic DiMonda.

Vic was out and I was upset but class was taught by Jennifer DiDonato and boy was I impressed! I have no flexibility left but I tried to give my best acting beats ever. We did a combination to the title song from Hair which is currently playing a Tony-Award winning revival on Broadway. I saw the show at Shakespeare in the Park last year (this year's trip, courtesy of MIM) and it was amazing. Grab a ticket ASAP!

So grab your dance shoes and make your way over to the studio! The facilities are also super bright, super spacious, and super clean! Alvin Ailey is also offering an introductory rate of 2-classes for $25 for new members! Great fun and a great workout..... WORK IT OUT!