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City big enough for more than one troupe

On the morning of Aug. 29, the dancers of Miss Goodie’s Can Can Revue were faced with unrelenting antagonism and grossly unprofessional behavior while on their way to take the stage at a private performance contracted by the Durango Area Tourism Office. What I would like to say about this is that I am extremely proud of how each and every dancer in Miss Goodie’s historical re-enactment troupe held themselves with poise, self-restraint and dignity. These extraordinary ladies went so far as to offer kindness, comfort and compassion in an attempt to ease the tension and what felt like a very threatening situation.

Beyond that, Miss Goodie’s entertainers refused to engage with those whose actions suggested fierce rivalry and deep insecurity, and concentrated instead on preparing to give the best performance possible, though under duress and surveillance. I am grateful to dance with strong, independent and self-respecting women such as these. As for the leaders, and primary aggressors, of the other performance group, we had to tolerate them for only 15 minutes or so. They have to live with themselves day in and day out. But they should know we will be bringing video cameras to future performances, just in case. Should they cross the line again, their behavior will speak for itself. To the folks and businesses of Durango: If you believe, as Miss Goodie’s Can Can Revue does, that Durango is big enough for more than just one group of gussied-up, high-kicking ladies, show us some love on Facebook, and we might just start another one. That will make three. We could call it “The Third Wheel Wild West Variety Show.”

Jennifer Craig

Durango



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