Showgirl Reunion

This is a FUN blog! Most of you don't know I was a showgirl in my 'younger' years. Ha! Surprise! Below is a special event I wouldn't miss for the world.

100 year Reunion for Showgirls

This event is in Paris, France, at the famous “Lido” on June 24th, 2010.

There will be friends I performed with that I haven’t seen in over 20 years.

I worked for MGM Grand as a Showgirl for over 13 years. I began as a “Bluebell” while finishing my Senior Year in High School. I was the youngest showgirl in our show with a cast of 300 people.

The stage we rehearsed and performed on was the size of a football field. We had a FULL SIZE Airliner that filled part of the stage as we danced on the wings.

I couldn’t believe I was featured in a book posing in a white tux and cane with a cast of showgirls behind me on stage…the next chapter was about Marilyn Monroe. Unbelievable! I still am amazed when I think about my bright past.

I guess I did get my Grandma’s genes…she did all of Mae West’s beaded dresses---
Grandma was her private seamstress.

I am thrilled and excited to participate in this special celebration. It will be fun to reminisce with old dancing friends.

As of today, I am 45 years old and still take ballet classes, Pilates, Yoga and more. I absolutely love it.

Occasionally, I have colorful dreams of wearing beautifully elaborate head dresses with sparkling costumes…that’s when I wake up with a smile knowing I was part of the last generation of “True” showgirls.