11 Things Troy has in his Choreography Bag

Everyone knows that dancers carry bags filled with sweaty lambs wool and toe pads, Dr. Scholls toe condoms, bruised bananas and Salonpas for sore muscles. But did you know that a choreographer would also carry a bag? Here's what I found in Troy's choreography bag:

Photo by: Ashley Laracey

1. Dr. Dre Beats. He always wants to be able to plug in his headphones to listen to the music (whether on the train, walking on the street, or in the back of the studio). The creative ideas come at all times of the day.
2. iPod/iPad. He stores all of the music tracks for The Impulse Wants Company on the iPod. 
3. Jambox. The Jambox allows Troy to project his music from his iPod in smaller spaces. It is the most amazing invention, a mini speaker that functions just like those good old boomboxes!
4. Altoids. For always fresh breath.
5. Sketch pad and pen. Troy carries his sketch pad everywhere, his choreography book. Everything gets written in the sketch pad. He has a new sketch pad for each new work.
6. i5 Chocolate Protein Shake. Just in case he gets hungry. 
7. Aleve... Just in case.
8. ThinkSmart pills from Whole Foods (ha! To keep his mind functioning throughout the rehearsal hours).
9. Tennis Ball. To get limber before choreographing.
10. Zico Coconut Water. To hydrate and prevent muscle cramping. Did you know that coconut water has more potassium than a banana?
11. The Score to whatever ballet he’s working on.

After reviewing the contents of his choreography bag, I was surprised to find that he brings the score of the ballet to all his rehearsals. Troy is very musically inclined and likes to see the musical notes/counts on paper.  I have never worked with another choreographer who does this.