The Singing Bee

Green Day

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:27:45 -0800

I love the band Green Day, but this isn’t about them.

More importantly this “theme” is about keeping our planet clean. I am actually writing this blog while on vacation in France because I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on the subject; a subject I think is very important and that subject is recycling.

Recycling is a universal task & necessity, whether you are in France, the United States, or Japan. We are all in this together. And together we can make this world a better place.

Green, Peace, and Happiness

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:10:32 -0800

Ok so we've dedicated our shows to some of the greatest artists in the world and even a scaaaaarryy, spooooooky, creeeeeepy, craaaaaaawly halloween show. And now that we've had our fun it was time to get serious about one thing, Saving Our Planet. So we did just that and geared up to start what probably was the biggest science project of the season.

The best part about it was that the entire crew of the show had to participate and show some type of involvement. If you could have seen the prep work backstage the night before the shoot you would have seen everything first hand. I'm talking about major school work projects here. There were posters everywhere along the long hallways of the production off saying everything from "Save Our Planet" to "Don't Mess with the Green". People everywhere had out they're glue sticks, recycled paper bags, scissors and much more going to town to help promote recycling. Our Green Episode airs on Nov. 6th so be sure to tune in.

Halloween!!!!

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:07:39 -0800

Wow what a fun show!! We had extra fun doing this one! First I have to say it was so perfect that we didn't start taping this show till midnight because it went so well with the theme. I was a little nervous about how late we would go since we had started our day around 7am, but was so relieved to find out that the Honeybees were going to be sexy cheerleaders for the show which meant sneakers instead of high heels!!! Yay!

When we came to the set we were amazed! They had transformed the whole set and dressed up the band, Joey and even the audience was in costume. The audience members that didn’t come in costume were provided you with one, so it worked out perfectly. Actually my mom flew in from Arizona to watch the taping and when I looked out I started laughing because they made her some sort of purple bug!

My Favorite Episode

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:05:22 -0800

The first-season was so much fun... but it cannot compare to Season 2! When I found out the show had been picked up for another season I was super excited! I was wondering what the show would be like now: its format, the singers, the stage, the costumes, was I getting fired, etc. We, the Honey Bees, were called into one of the producer’s office so he could talk to us about the show and all the new expectations. He told us how they changed the show’s format a bit, that we would have guest artists performing almost every episode, and that the staff had changed a bit…including our choreographer. He also added “all eyes are on you guys, the Honey Bees”so expectations were high.

Songs of Paul McCartney & John Lennon

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:28:57 -0800

… just happen to bee Extra Special for Me!!!

Here’s a little inside scoop.

This episode brought back so many memories of when I was on tour with Paul McCartney. Paul composed an amazing piece of music for his pre-show opening act. His mind-blowing creation brought theatrical dancers to the stage where they would perform “Organized Chaos” to set the perfect mood visually and physically for his own show to follow. I was fortunate enough to be apart of that Brilliant concept that toured all over Europe.

One Hit Wonders

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:32:01 -0800

So we came back to film the next 10 episodes with so many surprises!!! There are some new games for the contestants and the winner of each show gets to come back and try again. The most exciting surprise is that there are musical guests that will perform at the opening of each show.

So for the one hit wonders theme show we have Toni Basil singing "MICKEY." She was and is so amazing!!! I was so excited to meet and watch her because she is one of the top choreographers of our time! I know most of you will just know her as the one hit wonder who sang Mickey but if you Google her name you will be amazed at how many things she has choreographed! I am sure any dancer would love to work for her! When she did her number we were also on stage and I was so distracted because I just wanted to watch her! I am not sure her exact age but she looks amazing and she dances in such a unique style! She also brought with her 4 girl break dancers. It was such a perfect contrast to the Mickey song to update it!

Girl Power Rocks!

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:01:08 -0800

When the producers of the show announced that we were going to be shooting an episode called "Girl Power" it was very clear to me that I was in a circle of some good hearted folks. With the exception of one sweet, strong and courageous woman, the producers of our show are all males. I truly admire and appreciate ALL of the producers of our show; they are SO behind us as dancers and treat us with nothing but dignity and respect. I felt humbled and appreciated that they would dedicate a show to women around the world from the everyday person, to music artists and dancers by creating a show theme titled "Girl Power".

How I Became a Blonde

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:15:14 -0800

May I just start off by saying that Lisa and Holly have done a great job with their blogs. Each blog represents EXACTLY how each one of these girls are. Lisa is the random, funny one; while Holly is the sweet, easy-going one. I am the fiery, quiet one, who at times loves to chat... as you shall see. ;-)

As I sit here, thinking about the other 'bee-blogs' and how they have already touched on certain Singing Bee experiences, I felt it would be fun to give everyone an idea about The Singing Bee audition process...my experience in particular of course. With that said, I will title my blog: "How I became a blonde."

Q&A with Holly

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:01:41 -0800

The question I get asked most....is how I became a HONEY BEE???
The Audition... I got a call from my agent that there was a new variety game show called “The Singing Bee.” They wanted girls 5'8”-6' with strong dance technique. I thought wow this is perfect! I have always been told I am too tall! Until I got to the audition and realized so did several hundred other girls. Scott Grossman our choreographer taught us 4 combinations of different styles. We performed those 4 at time. Then about 30 girls were called back. This was the nerve racking part! All the producers and creative team from NBC were there. It is definitely a strange feeling. You feel so vulnerable; basically they are judging how you look and dance. Every girl there is gorgeous and the whole time I was thinking - how am I going to be picked!? I wouldn't be able to choose!! So after doing the combinations over and over they started putting us in different groups of girls to see how we matched up. There was so much tension in the room! I constantly wonder to my self - why do I put myself through this for a living? But when you do get the part, like I did this job, it is all worth it!

What You Don't Know

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:06:39 -0800

Here’s what you don’t know about the Honey Bees…

Just like the contestants, We don’t know the song that’s going to be played. So, after hours of rehearsals and learning 30+ dances. We have to fit one of the 30 dance routines to the chosen song. Here’s the twist…We may have to do an up-beat dance to a ballad, or a lyrical jazz dance to a hip-hop song. We huddle in our hive and call a play just like athletes.