I can't believe its over!

My show, Gaudi in Motion is over! I cannot believe how fast it came and went. I think it was a fantastic experience for me. It was definitely hard and very time consuming, but I learned a lot. There's a lot going into putting on a show besides just the choreography. 

My dancers did SO well! I was very pleased with their performance. I am so appreciative of the time they spent to do this for me also! They are the best! I have such great friends! Thank you everyone that attended. Ammon Love filmed the show for me so I hope to have a video soon-(Suzanne, then you can watch it at Christmas time). Also, my friend Ellie took some photos for us at the rehearsal! This photo is of Samantha, she performed a flamenco piece that I choreographed for her. I think she secretly is Spanish because she was so good! I love her! Thanks for all the love and support! 
A new project I started this week is choreographing for Payson High School! Its been fun and it is also pushing my creativity! I've had a block since i just finished my show, but this is good for me. 
What are some fun things that people do for Thanksgiving with their families? I want some cool ideas!
Random-I may buy a Kindle-touch! Its cheaper now on Amazon.com and they can have the scriptures on them too! Secretly I just want my parents to give it to me for christmas, haha but i don't really want to ask. 
Well, gotta go to the gym! Love you all!

Gratitude

With Thanksgiving coming up, I have noticed that a lot of people have been posting online about the things that they are grateful for. This was inspiring to me, helping me take notice of even the smallest things I have that I am grateful for, like my toothbrush so that I can have a great smile and feel good about myself, or my car that gets me all around town faster than I ever could if I had traveled by foot; and of course, I have an endless amount of gratitude for my family. However, the one thing that I feel most grateful for at this time is the Book of Mormon.  I feel most passionate about it now than I ever have. It is amazing to me how reading a story about the past can teach us so much. Most recently the scripture from Enos 1:4-8 has been so inspiring to me. It mentions how Enos hungered for a testimony. I feel like every time I pray, I want to feel as though i'm hungering for a stronger testimony by having a humble heart and open mind so that I can be taught by the Spirit. 

I am also so grateful for the Book of Mormon because it brings me hope and faith, knowing that our Savior does know each of us individually and that He loves us. I love the scripture  Mosiah 4:9, "Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend."

We are so blessed to have the Book of Mormon and a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson who reveals to us more living scripture. I have a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. If you are ever doubting its truth, pray and ask and you will receive comfort knowing it is true. Reading the scriptures, especially in time of trial or decision making, has helped me gain peace, reminding me to go about my days with an eternal perspective in life. I am so grateful for this gospel and for the comfort it brings to me. I am especially grateful for the love and friendships I have gained from other members of the church. 

Gaudi in Motion

What: Gaudi in Motion

Who: Choreography by Heather Nielsen;
Dancers from Utah Valley University and University of Utah

When: November 3, 4, 5, 2011, 8:00pm.

Where: Sugar Space Studio for the Arts
616 E. Wilmington Ave. SLC, UT 84106

Tickets: $10
Buy at the door or in advance at www.thesugarspace.com

'Gaudi in Motion'
Concert Description:

Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish Catalan architect’s inspiring work, is admired around the world as being one of the most unique and distinctive architectural styles. The complexity of his work was very eclectic to the nineteenth-century. For example, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, his most famous work in Barcelona, Spain, demonstrates such divergent impulses and contradictions. The goal of this project is to create a full length choreographic work that will take the audience through an exploration of Gaudi’s supernatural ideas through dance, creating a new way of appreciating his work. After visiting Gaudi’s work in Barcelona, Spain, modern dancers from Utah Valley University and University of Utah come together to explore these ideas through strength and high-energy movement. The choreography will take the audience through an investigation of the symbolism, the colorful architectural structure itself, and the dream-like work that Gaudi is famous for, creating an eclectic evening of dance.

PLEASE VOTE for my Concert poster!!!!

Ok, I need opinions. Tell me which poster you like best! :) Thank you! (I may create another also)

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So just say you like  the 1, 2, 3, or 4 choice. THANK YOU!!! Please come to the show, it'll be great! :)

Watch this! Its a video of La Sagrada Familia, which is what inspired my choreography for my show!

Please VOTE: for my Concert Title

Ok! I need EVERYONE's help! I am having trouble thinking of a concert title for my show in November. The show consists of modern/contemporary and Spanish dancing. Also, the piece was inspired by the architect Antoni Gaudi. So, here are my ideas! Please respond with which one you like better OR if you have a better idea, let me know :) THANK YOU!! Love you all!
1. Gaudi in Motion
2. A Taste of Spain
3. Espania meets contemporary
4. Gaudi meets contemporary dance
5. Modern Gaudi in Modern dance


I told you...my mind is having a block!! Haha, please help!
Thanks!!!

update.....

Tomorrow school starts for most of my friends. I am graduated (yahoo!) so I won't be going. It is a really weird thought-a somewhat sad thought, but also good. I am excited to progress and have new experiences this fall! This stage of my life is hard. I think it is just because now I'm making the big decisions....move out, move to a different state to try to get on a professional company-but doing it before i even have a connection, or go on a mission, get married, go to graduate school in the spring or later? So many options. It can be stressful, but the good thing I've realized is that they are all GOOD things.
Fortunately this fall I have a dance project to work on with Sugar Space so I will still be seeing my friends. The show is November 3-5. I am quite excited!

Yesterday I hiked Mt Timpanogos! Yay! It is my favorite hike EVER! :)

Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Alumni concert, Momentum

Momentum  is THIS weekend!
I feel so privileged to have my choreography chosen to be in this show with professionals who are RWDC alumni. It will be such a great experience for me and my dancers!  I hope many people come!


Momentum, Aug 25-27 8:00pm.
Rose Wagner Theater, SLC

Below is a link to the article that was written in City Weekly to advertise. They did a great job!
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/article-30-14539-ririe-woodbury-momentum.html

Thanks! Wish me & my dancers luck :)

Gaudi in Motion

Exciting news! I'm going to be choreographing my own show this fall, at Sugar Space in Salt Lake City! I am so very excited! I was able to visit Barcelona, Spain this past May and I was inspired to choreograph a show based off of Antoni Gaudi's architecture! So, I applied to choreograph, and I got it! I cannot wait to get started! Yay! I'll have to give you more info later, but the date of my show is November 3-5 at Sugar Space. Here are some gorgeous photos of La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's most famous cathedral/architecture.

Quick hello!

I am graduated and it's summer! Yay! So now that i have more time, I'll hopefully write on here more. Now a i have more pictures to come from Spain! Love Heather

Henry B Eyring Talk

A few weeks ago, we had a Relief Society Morningside which was much needed! Our Bishop spoke and I think it was very helpful to several girls, including me! Below is a link to a talk that he had available for anyone that felt as though they did not have enough time for their callings. I really liked this talk and found it quite helpful! Enjoy!

Henry B. Eyring, "Education for Real Life". Ensign Oct 2002

A New Start!

Hello! I have decided to have a new start with this Blog. I want to share moments in my life, but also to share more spiritual experiences that I have. I believe the Lord gives us trials so that we can learn from them and become stronger while increasing our faith, but also so that we can be of help to others when they are going through similar trials. So I feel it is important for me to share. Also, I often find quotes or talks that are gems and I want to share them! So, hopefully I can keep this up to date and it will be inspiring to others! I feel like I never get to communicate with my friends as often as i'd like to so maybe this will help connect us better. I'd like to be better about reading my friends' blogs too! I love you all! I'll post more asap.

'Do your part, do your best, then let God do the rest!'