Category Archives: Starlight
Adventures in Fishnets
I rarely find myself looking “glam” in everyday life, which is just fine by me. For most of the year in Seattle, the air has a bit of a chill to it that renders an overcoat necessary. I’m almost always cold regardless, so when I need to wear a coat I tend to leave it on all day… which means that whatever I wear underneath the coat just isn’t that important, right? (Stylistically speaking.) Well, that’s how I justify it anyway. ;)
On occasion I will get a little decked out, but it’s usually related to some kind of show or event – either one that I’m attending or actually performing in.
– Enter GLAM à FROST –
This one had me donning fishnets, fake eyelashes, and high heel tap shoes, and what a blast it was!
This Winter-themed gig at Can Can with VAM GLAM was our first full-evening cabaret show as a company and it was a SELLOUT! The place was packed, wall-to-wall, standing room only, you name it. Awesome energy. Killer dancers, vocalists, live piano accompaniment from Josh Rawlings, all interlaced with a healthy dose of comedy. We’re already planning to do a Spring show in May… I’ll keep you posted on that one!
So, what’s VAM?
Veronica Mendonca/VAM is a multi-disciplinary performance group based in Seattle, WA. Lead by Veronica Mendonca (Artistic Director), VAM is a collective of dancers and other artists branched into two distinct identities: Veronica Mendonca/VAM, a contemporary dance company, and VAMGLAM a cabaret performance company.
VAM’s mission is to create a dynamic and highly sensory experience for its audience, to share dance with its community, to collaborate and to inspire.
Full details on the company’s website at: www.VAMperformance.org
Check out these fun behind-the-scenes pics from the dressing room (gasp!). Video footage and professional shots from GLAM à FROST coming soon!
Peace,
Appearance at Starlight Washington’s Teen Prom!
The Starlight Children’s Foundation is a fantastic organization, and I am so happy to be cultivating a continued relationship with them.
On May 1st, I will be performing at their 7th Annual Teen Prom, which is an event that Starlight created for teens with serious illnesses and medical complications. Music, dancing, sharing experiences, struggles, and hopes… building new friendships. Togetherness.
My first connection with Starlight was for “FLOW: An Evening of Music, Dance, and Visual Art” at the Triple Door on April 4, 2010. A portion of the proceeds from FLOW’s Silent Auction were donated to Starlight, and their Executive Director, Steve McGraw, was even generous enough to speak during the show!
