What did we do?
RME - Olympic Performances
RME was asked to perform during the Olympic Games
at the Olympic Square. Over the course of the 14 days, RME was asked to do
15 shows for the participants as they entered the square. Several thousand
people stopped and watched their shows, often standing in freezing
temperatures in the shade for the entire show! The stage was directly next
to the Olympic Medals Plaza.
It was an incredible experience. How many people
can say they were able to be so involved the the Olympic games. We froze,
and the security was long, but we will never forget being a part of
something so much fun!
Greg and Maria - Opening Ceremonies dancing and choreography
| Greg and Maria were asked to be a part of the
opening ceremonies after trying out. The directors asked them additionally
if they would like to help choreograph the clogging part! How incredible!
Greg and Maria met with Jay Ledford and 4 other clogging directors from
Utah and spent three weeks in November 2001 choreographing, and the next
three months teaching it to over 200 cloggers |
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The night of the Opening Ceremonies was magical.
There was so much excitement in the air and we were all so excited that we
completely ignored the freezing temperatures. The show was INCREDIBLE! One
that we will never forget. How often do you get to dance for 3.5 billion
people! It was fantastic! |
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How did it happen?
| SLOC sent out a huge announcement asking for
all talent in Utah and the West to come and tryout for the upcoming
Olympic Games. |
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Over 23,000 people tried out for the 5,000 cast positions
in the Opening and Closing ceremonies. RME tried out both older ad younger
kids.
The older kids tried out in costume and hurriedly
changes before learning a jazz routine that showed how fast you were able
to learn as well as dance. It was very fun and they directors made it very
cool as you got to walk in listening to the Olympic Fanfare. The younger kids were taught a jazz routine and
later were able to show off what they do best in their freestyles.
Selections were made individually, and those that
made it are below. |
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Greg Tucker
Maria Tucker
Justine Sanders
Sydney Sanders
Nichole Hall
Caitlyn Ainge
Trent Hepting
Becca Telfer
Hannah Moore |
Olympic Square
Greg Tucker
Maria Tucker
Amber Ainge
Danielle Schofield
Camie Cook
Melissa Hunter
Melissa Larson
Jessica Bentley
Lindsey Eddington
McCall Fisk
Emily Ririe
Sunny Johnson
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Natalie Soto
Janel Vaughn
Ashley Hehl
Stephanie Schofield
Alisha Smith
April Crowder
Aubree Edgel
Cherisa Frank
Bethany McCurry
Hannah Moore
Aubrey Asay |
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