Dear Readers, I don’t often write reviews for this blog. However, I’ve worked hard on this one and would like to share the details of this interesting performance with you! The Texas air was, for a change, a bit chilly. Groups of people stood together on a long, industrial loading platform. Those who had remembered […]
Beyond the Bubble
Today is World AIDS Day
Because of the holiday I could not produce an in-depth post on this subject, although it is one near to my heart. Selly at Dance Outlook has a provided a post for Bloggers Unite today, however. Head over there and check it out! In addition, check out the following organizations and consider offering your support! […]
Everything Old Is New Again
Dance doesn’t happen in a void. New work is influenced by its surroundings, as well as the dances and work that has come before. You can trace a line throughout history of dancers and choreographers who have influenced future generations. The connections are like thread woven through intricate fabric. Dance for the masses – what […]
Bloggers Unite: Something Out of Nothing
I do not consider myself well-versed in international or global affairs, policies, politics, wars, or history. As a dancer, an artist, and citizen of the world I am curious about these things. However, probably like many of you, I am easily overwhelmed by all there is to learn and understand as I try to sift […]
A Little Inspiration: Dancers That Face Adversity and Triumph
We all face adversity in our lives. Obstacles for dancers can come in many forms. They may be physical (a chronic injury, muscular or structural limitations, sometimes even a person’s height can stand in their way). They may be in the form of other people (a discouraging teacher, a negative co-worker, an unsupportive family member). […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Turnout – Part I
Although we sometime use the word turnout as a noun or a position (i.e. “Your turnout could be better.”), it is more appropriately thought of as an action, a verb. Because outward rotation is not the body’s natural state, the work does not stop once the position or desired degree of rotation has been attained. Instead, outward rotation of the hips requires continual action within the body, even when the rotation is held in a position (like ballet 5th).
