What a week! Dance Transformations now feels real....thanks to a wonderful day at Birmingham DanceXchange with project partners, associate artists, and West Midlands based emerging artists. Introducing the programme and discussing general ethos reinforced further the significance of DT and working in partnership with regional organisations to make it happen. Ok..........time in a beautiful studio, mentor support, a bit of cash, pure exploration, conversation, a supportive network of like minded people...........what could be a better way to spend your time?

'Spice of Life' tomorrow 2.30/7.30 - get there! Merv & Nick blew me away, exceptionally focused and committed to being the best they can possibly be, exceptional human beings - fully realising a performance - content devised by them. Their duet sits alongside live drumming, a samba band, Arty Party, a magician and much more. Loved being in the theatre, loved singing 'Something In Side So Strong' at the top of my voice, loved being amongst friends without having to manage, produce or organise a cast of 35 on stage. Thanks Rob (Spice of Life director) it was fantastic to sit back and enjoy......and laugh.......and sing............and watch Nick & Merv with pride and total respect.

This week I have worked in the office, been to London and back in one day, led a training day for 18 people, launched Dance Transformations, rehearsed a duet, spent a day in the theatre, constructed a powerpoint, had many phone conversations, cuddled my boy, danced in the kitchen, been way to tired to function, drank to much coffee BUT as this period of craziness comes to end it has been very satisfying, BES has achieved a lot and so have I.