Matt Howden - My first blog

Ah, arse muscles I'd forgotten I possessed ;-) I'm in the second week of work with Vincent Dance Theatre now, and really enjoying it. Far more than my arse muscles are. Beware Charlotte's "gentle one-hour yoga warm-ups". Many years since I attempted a 'serious' head or hand stand, certainly without any footie on the telly or a sofa to help. I have that feeling I'm the smallest toddler in the school show, haplessly trying to keep in sync with, and keep up with the rest of the class who appear to know the steps and moves necessary. I think the rest of the company enjoyed the little 'cart-horse' shuffle I have invented. I reckon I am to be the comedy-element of the show, which is more than fine by me. Never thought I would be roped in to playing violin while people rolled over my back, but it is fun. And a real pleasure to try and capture movement in a melody. By the end of next week I am confident even my arse muscles will no longer be complaining.



Matt