Did anyone else get an audition for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

to my knowledge we haven't stated anywhere public any details of dance routines and costumes, except there are dance routines and costumes, which i'm pretty sure everyone knows already? we know what we are and aren't allowed to say, we're pretty careful

I think we are all aware of that and since the penalty would be losing your place, I think everyone will be very very careful. Any information given so far is very very generic - that it will look spectacular, that there are several different routines (no detail to style, length or numbers) and there are costumes (not a surprise). The only specificity is on interesting footwear to dance in which could anything from flip-flops, platforms, stilettos, running spikes to banana boots so I don't think any details here will ruin the event.

Oh yes - searching for your segment number will show you others to meet up pre-rehearsal. Or follow previous bods in wearing a pink T and a team GB band and looking out for one another

do we actually get to stay on the stadium field throughout, or do you think once you have done your bit (87A) which is an opening sequence we will have to leave?

Has the 1:1 rehearsal venue been confirmed yet? If so can someone give me a hint please as I need to book travel and accommodation!

Thanks

Hi,

Although still got the walking on air feeling, just posted my acceptance letter by recorded delivery, I also feel very humbled to be opening in the Para's when you think of the struggles those atheletes have gone through, feel very honoured to be involved with this. Do you think there will be any top music acts? and do we actually get to stay on the stadium field throughout, or do you think once you have done your bit (87A) which is an opening sequence we will have to leave?

Would be nice if fellow boarders could have a way of identifying themselves.

Only thing I do not like on this forum is people giving away little details of routines and costumes, really think that should stop, will spoil it and I would not wish to be associated with it. We have to remember this forum is being read by people not involved with the Olympics and could easily become viral.

Whilst I agree with you on not giving any details of the ceremonies away, I don't think anyone has apart from generic comments, ie I am dancing (which we expect at ceremonies), going to be awesome sequence, etc. We are all very aware of the confidentiality and it is reiterated to you to keep it secret. We lucky few who met on our Forum Meet Up a few weeks ago PM each other, especially if we are in the same segment but different rehearsal dates so far, to discuss/ask for help and hopefully would never divulge anything specific on a public/open forum.

Hasn't been divulged but hoping that once we've done our bit we can either watch from the wings, so to speak, or maybe on monitors in the holding/changing area. Who knows though.

After both rehearsals I've left on a real high. It really is quite special to do something with such a huge number of people and on such a massive scale. I was talking to my dance teacher and she's a bit jealous because in her professional career, although she's been in a lot of big professional stage shows, she's never had the opportunity to dance with anywhere near that number of performers. In a big West End show there might be 15 or 20 dancers in a cast so dancing with hundreds is really unique and once in a lifetime. Similarly my sister, who's done professional performing, has never had the opportunity to perform in front of anywhere near the number of people that will be in the 80,000 stadium. So if you've not started rehearsals you have something amazing to look forward to.

The other thing I wanted to add is that since rehearsals my respect for anyone who's a parent has multiplied. I spotted a few people sitting to the side who looked like mums/chaperones. No doubt they're going to be sitting through the incredibly long hours at every single rehearsal every week, watching performers go through the same moves over and over and over again, and sharing the environment with a huge number of sweaty, hot, 'fragrant' performers - and just to watch over their little darlings with nothing in it for themselves.

I'm pretty sure i'm safe to tell you all that you have to leave after your segment due to logistics and sheer amount of people, Danny Boyle confirmed on our first rehearsal

The other thing I wanted to add is that since rehearsals my respect for anyone who's a parent has multiplied. I spotted a few people sitting to the side who looked like mums/chaperones. No doubt they're going to be sitting through the incredibly long hours at every single rehearsal every week, watching performers go through the same moves over and over and over again, and sharing the environment with a huge number of sweaty, hot, 'fragrant' performers - and just to watch over their little darlings with nothing in it for themselves.

Right, it'll be round to yours then??? (or the nearest pub).

The other thing I wanted to add is that since rehearsals my respect for anyone who's a parent has multiplied. I spotted a few people sitting to the side who looked like mums/chaperones. No doubt they're going to be sitting through the incredibly long hours at every single rehearsal every week, watching performers go through the same moves over and over and over again, and sharing the environment with a huge number of sweaty, hot, 'fragrant' performers - and just to watch over their little darlings with nothing in it for themselves.

flakey, I have to ask... What are banana boots?!

haha, I was going to post straight after and say we'll need to find a pub with a tv nearby, but I got distracted by work!