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Before this project, it had been awhile since I’ve done anything I felt connected to.

I had forgotten how to dance.

In so many ways, I’ve identified with these students, these young people:

I’ve felt like an outsider.

I’ve wanted to leave.

I’ve been fed up.

I’ve not been well in my soul.

But…
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I have always been a good student.
I have always been good at sports.
I have always been good at most things.

It was expected.
There were no alternatives.
My father drove me hard.

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Hi All,

So it has been two weeks since I began this journey with this amazing group. My participation has dredged up a lot of my past. Here is one story I would like to share:

When I was a freshman in high school, I was attending a pep rally – you know, one of those high school events that most  really enjoyed becuase we got out of class, went outside or played most of the day. Part of the activities was to compete against the other classes in particular sports events. One of them was volleyball.

So, there, I was. On the volleyball court of our gym. A DJ was paying my favorite song. And I was dancing.

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Last night we had our first Cinema Scenes night. We all brought 1-3 of our favorite move scenes and shared why they were our favorite. Above is a sample of one of the movies viewed.

Here’s a quick recap of the movies shared:

  • The Right Stuff
  • The Big Lebowski
  • Marx Brothers, A Night In Casablanca
  • Bourne Ultimatum
  • Monsters Inc
  • 300
  • Step Up 2
  • Animal House
  • Old School
  • The Black Stallion
  • The Red Balloon
  • V for Vendetta
  • Sunshine
  • Shaun Of The Dead

As you look at the list you can see the amazing diversity in the film selections, truly representing the diversity of the group. We learned a tremendous amount about one another, simply by watching a scene, peering into that person’s connection to it and by them revealing why they were moved by it. We’re looking forward to our next Cinema Scenes night and getting to know our team and other creatives better. Let us know if you’d like to be at the next one.

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Charlotte Russe Spring 09

June 20, 2009 created by emota

Over the course of 2 days we collaborated with the Charrlotte Russe team to create a Spring fashion preview. Good times, great models.   Beware of white horses and models who say the know how to ride.

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Silk fashion concept for Zandra Rhodes

March 26, 2009 created by emota

A presentation we created for fashion icon Zandra Rhodes.

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