I already stated how important my friends were to me and that I counted some real gems amongst them. One of them is none other than Broadway choreographer David Marquez.
David is a long time dear friend, my mentor and one of the biggest influences and inspirations in my life. His generosity is as big as his talent. I think of all the artists I met since I fell into the dance world, he's the most special one and I know generations of dancers will agree with me because they have been touched and inspired by his teaching.
I made my Broadway debut at the Minskoff theater last year thanks to him, but it doesn't stop there. He has given me the opportunity to be a part of what will probably be one of the most extraordinary experiences of my career as a dancer. Last fall, I boarded the M/S Marina, the luxurious ship of the Oceania Cruises fleet. After assisting David while he was creating 6 new shows and rehearsing them in Nashville, I got to perform and travel for 3 months, my very two favorite things in the world. I was thrilled to dance work created by my very favorite choreographer and as an added bonus, some of my own choreography, as David gave me the chance to express my own creativity as well.
The destinations promised to be a blast. After a few weeks in the Mediterranean Sea visiting gems like Italy, Spain and Greece, we were going to sail to South America to explore Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. Then eventually, in the new year, we would start sailing in the Pacific Ocean and cruise through the Islands of French Polynesia : Bora Bora, Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea, Fakarava, Raiatea, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa...
Sounds pretty dreamy, doesn't it? Well, I have to say I still can't believe this just happened!
But for now let me show you how you roll when you're a French girl in Nashville!
