Moving too fast

When we grow up, at the beginning, we wish to grow up quickly...We dream of being an adult and copy their every move. 

After a while, we have a better appreciation of time and cannot waste any minute of this precious concept. And sometimes, some of us wish we were still little, only some of us. 

The little ones on the photos below, wish to grow up...fast, it seems. 

...Otherwise ...why would they have chosen their mum's shoes to dance?

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It reminds me of something. When I was a little girl, one day, I told my mum that when I am a tall girl I would wear high heals and buy chewing gum - in that specific order. 

What aspirations did you have when you were a little one? 

Dance!

I used to dance and I love to watch dancers perform. So when the local dance association agreed for my friend Chrys (a photographer) and myself to shoot the dancers getting ready for their carnival show, we jumped at the opportunity. We did a little twirl and were happy for the challenge. And a challenge, it was! 

It was a sunny day in March. 10am in the morning and the carnival show started at 2pm. The room was filled with dancers (80, actually) and the mix of excitement and stress grew as time went. 

The rehearsal started and Chrys and I were zigzagging among the dancers to capture interesting movements or feelings. Not an easy task. We probably took around 200 shots and ended presenting about 15 photos each to the association, Image Contact. I have 2 to present to you so far... The rest will come at a later date. 

Our experience was positive. The mood was joyful, the colours were bright and the atmosphere was electric. The dance rehearsal for the carnival allowed Image Contact to promote itself as a local association and became unsuspectedly a recruitment spot, as one of the dancers showed an interest to model for the association workshops. A bonus. 

Green dancer

Pause

I would like to thank Chrys for sharing this moment with me. And also a big thank you to all the dancers, the teachers and the organisers for this experience. It was a challenge, a way to practice and develop my skills in photography. 

Chrys' carnival photos are available here.