Bambole Dance Company enjoy life at home in Mossy Well. They love each other’s company. Tigre and Grigio, Bamboles’ cats, like all domestic cats spend most of the day sleeping. They like attention and a bit of fuss – but only when it suits them. When the dancers aren’t in class or rehearsing the cats sometimes seek them out, but they don’t get in the way very much.

The dancers love having new costumes made, or new casual wear and they are very patient. Sometimes they borrow each other’s clothes and are not possessive.  They watch TV, they listen to music and chat between rehearsals. The dancers are always interested in the next dance to be created.

Julien the administrator/ manager works very hard. Sometimes one of the dancers might help out with the admin and most of them know how to use the laptop. 

Posing at home for a photo
Tony Chaumier lying down whilst they listen to the music for a new choreography
Watching a programme about Dancework
"It's called "Duet with 2 Handkerchiefs" Tony says he'd like to create a new version for BDC

A New Kitchen

The new kitchen has been fitted but the walls need decorating.  David and Tony buy some grey paint and will be painting so that the room looks clean and functional. Tina surveys their paintwork and isn’t too happy. They ran out of paint and in places the paintwork is very patchy. The boys say they will buy some more and finish it off soon. But it will need to wait until the weekend after rehearsals.   

Tina puts the pans into the new cupboard unit
Before the Kitchen was decorated
Tigre and Grigio eye each other up - will they play or will they fight?
Table set out for Breakfast
David & Tony having a quiet chat over breakfast
Grigio is sat on Tony's chair
Tony picks up Grigio from his chair
Carolina watches TV from the sofa

Domestic Chores

Tina and Carolina share the task of laundry and ironing

Tina loads the washing machine with rehearsal clothes
Tina irons Carolina's trousers first
Then she irons her own trousers
Tony and Tina discuss an email
Carolina does some floor exercises listening to music for "Il Guanto" - she's wearing her costume
Tina realises she's forgotten something important from her "To do" list

Shopping

Not everyone in the company can drive. So Tina and Carolina generally drive to Mossy Well Stores. Occasionally someone will cycle up the hill to the store if they only need a few small items. Carolina likes cycling. The Stores are really good.  They sell excellent bread, croissants, a variety of teas and coffee etc. 

Tina shopping at Mossy Well General Store
Putting the shopping in the VW
Carolina takes a turn at shopping. It's Belinda's birthday tomorrow.

Carolina bought flowers for Belinda and some food for the party – as well as a bottle of champagne. It’s Belinda’s 18th birthday so rather special.  The tea party is being kept secret.  Audrey Giratoro and a ballet dancer friend are coming. Audrey works at Fitz Dolz in the Dormire department (beds and bedding). 

Birthday Tea Party

Belinda's Birthday Party
Carolina brings a large container of sweets to the table

Bambole Dance Company Bathroom

There is always competition for the bathrooms – fortunately there are two. It’s always a case of who gets there first – unless there’s a good reason for jumping the queue.  Tony Chaumier likes to soak in the bathtub and the girls are always moaning that he’s in there too long.   

Tony Chaumier soaking in the bathtub

Bed Time

Belinda & Shannon's Bedroom
The girls are very tired after a day rehearsing for "The Birdcage" - ready for bed
Tina and Carolina chatting in their bedroom