Dance War “Up To Speed”
I just got an email from a friend who wanted to know what is going on with our daughter Charity.
Here is an excerpt from my email to her and below that is another update. (International friends, thank you for your understanding about this exciting time in the life of our family!)
We are grateful that Celeste and her friend Kirsten are safely back in Greece!
Godrest and Godspeed,
David B.
Charity made a Nashville audition before Thanksgiving to be on a sequel show to “Danceing with The Stars” called “Dance War- Bruno vs. Carrie Ann” on ABC. (Bruno and Carrie Ann were/are two of the judges from the ABC show Dancing With the Stars).
Her successful audition paved the way for her to go to LA to further audition (on the first show Jan 7) to make it from the top 30 to the top 14. She did and last week was chosen for Team Bruno. (6 on a team- two more went home at the end of last Monday’s show.)
The show lasts for 4 more weeks on ABC at 7 P:M Central on Monday night. The teams SING and dance (not just dance- which is way cool to me), then America votes for their favorite team. The losing team’s coach (Bruno or Carrie Ann) then has to select a member of their team to go home. The last ones form a team and get to do all kinds of neat stuff (as yet to be revealed or maybe even determined.)
This is a fantastic opportunity for Charity. American viewers can watch the shows (2 so far) online at www.abc.com click on Dance War, then watch video. Charity’s profile is also online (scroll through the Dance War videos) and Rita and Bethany and me and our dog are on it too!
UPDATE ON DANCE WAR/ CHARITY:
Hello friends and family!
Charity called from L.A. yesterday and it was so good to hear from her.
She’s having a great time and is glad to be on Team Bruno- (though all
the cast members get along well.)
We were all gathered around the TV Monday night- Ben, Bethany, Celeste
(she returned to Greece the following day),
Rita and I were cheering Charity on. Even Dudley (our Cocker) got into
the act! Rita and Bethany are returning to L.A. for the next show and I
will be going out the week after that.
Please keep praying for strength and health. They have 12 hour days
rehearsing, etc.
This Monday night begins the voting. You can vote by phone or online- up
to 5 times per line.
If you have questions about the voting you can enter the below address in
your browser:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancewar/index?pn=votefaq
One more thing: For you message-board savvy folks. Charity requested that
you post on www.abc.com/ Dance War
some encouragement for Team Bruno. She sends her love and appreciation to
all of you!
Rita and I are grateful for all the emails and calls we have received. We
are enjoying the ride and enjoying a great 2008!
Godrest and Godspeed,
David Baroni