ABOARD WITH JORD: first days of rehearsal, crew drill, so many props, settling into life onboard 🛳️

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The creator documents her initial days of rehearsals, referred to as the install process, while working aboard the Explorer of the Seas. After a long travel and sign-on period, she begins learning show choreography, including numbers like Superstitious and Time Warp. The video details her daily routine, which includes early morning ice sessions in Studio B, floor rehearsals in the conference center, and watching current cast performances to prepare for her role. She discusses the physical challenges of the job, noting that the show is heavily focused on right-footed movements, which is difficult for her as a left-handed skater. The creator also covers life onboard, including a chaotic crew safety drill, dining experiences in the mess, and the logistical hurdles of settling into a new cabin. Despite exhaustion and physical fatigue, she expresses excitement about the show and her upcoming eight month contract. She concludes by noting her progress in learning new transitions and spins for her solo.
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I signed on yesterday and the sign-on process was pretty easy but overall the travel day in sign on was a very very long two days
the mess is significantly worse than on wonder wonder had the most gorgeous salad bar so yeah unfortunately that's not the case here
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