Go Go Galaxy was rotating sets between the main stage and the dj stage which was rotating dj's throughout the day. I anxiously awaited my set to start to get on the stage and rock the crowd at the DJ stage. It had been 12 years since I had danced at Pridefest. Last time I was a teenager dancing with a dance group performing to Janet Jackson. Oh to be back, a full grown man. Was I ready? Of course! More ready than ever before! Once on the stage, shared with 4 other dancers I begin to move and groove and acknowledge those who were snapping pictures or recording video on their cells. One chick even handed me her dog to dance with and pose with. Cute little doggie. After this set, I headed back to the Main stage to await my "Boylesque" routine.
The Go Go Galaxy Showcase on the mainstage was designed for all teams to showcase their skills. The set included: fire spinners, female burlesque, belly dancing, dub step and of course "boylesque." The boy routine was shared with two other male dancers teasing the crowd and shedding our clothing down to our undies. I must say I was nervous before stepping on the stage, but after I was on... IT WAS ON! Feeling the sun shine on me, the endless crowd of people cheering, hearing the music blasting, and seeing the fellas to my left and right gettin down, this was an experience that was out of this world. I am extremely glad and thankful to Lauren and Becca for allowing me to dance with them.
Sunday was my return to Club Vinyl after the opening Memorial Day weekend. I headed to the club around 7 pm and checked in. The club had all 4 floors open and each floor had a different sound. After checking the schedule I noted I had about 2 hours until I was on duty. I met up with my cousin and some of her co-workers and hung out and mingled with some old friends which insisted for me to start sooner as they were eager to see me. Hearing things like this and receiving positive compliments/feedback make me work harder and push myself further to be the best I can be. I live for dance. At about 9:00 p.m. I headed to the dancer's changing room and prepared for my first set. I was happy to find a handful of male and female dancers rotating every half hour. Things were looking to be more organized than they were on 5/29. Gracias!
In between sets I hung out with the other dancers and also chatted with the doorstaff and barstaff. Various dj's rotated on all levels of the club and the crowd just continued to grow and grow even with the pouring rain and hail that fell all night long. After a long night of dancing, seeing a face I haven't seen in awhile, and the clock striking 2 a.m. I waited for the rain to let up in the changing room and snapped photos with my fellow dancers. I finally decided the rain was not stopping and headed out. PRIDE 2011 was an adventure, although my feet are barely beginning to feel back to norm. :) The pain the last two days comes with the job, the territory, the endless movement to the rythm. I am here to Live, Laugh, and Dance.
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