I recently had a discussion with Read My Hips’ director Stephanie Barto about the effect of the internet and on-demand media on the natural organic progression of art. I think performance art struggles in particular in the new millenium, victim … Read More
“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.”Henry David Thoreau
I can’t wait to see what else she brings to this show this season!! I love that she got a standing ovation from the entire group, and that Nigel who “doesn’t want to say anything more at this point” goes … Read More
“A good lead/follow is like a good conversation – you don’t have to yell, you only need to talk. As you get better, all you really need to do is whisper. “
Rubbernecking is so common, last night’s So You Think You Can Dance garnered the same reactions from reviewers. Today I got tons of forwards and mentions of the “crazy girl doing the Star Wars dance,” but no mentions of the … Read More
I wasn’t even at Tribal Fest this year, but its reach is far… My first reports came from close friends who had attended. And I noted something key in all their reports. They very offhandedly reported “Oh you know…Our Favorite … Read More
I found this article through the “Now, This is Yoga” blog that Ali turned me on to. It is about teaching yoga, but the concepts absolutely resonate with me as a teacher and facilitator of a dance community.***************************** The Art … Read More
If you like dance like I like dance, you are always drawn to movies and television which features dance and movement. C’mon, you loved Bring It On, Centerstage, Save The Last Dance, Step It Up, Stomp the Yard, and even … Read More
A favorite comment from a Bhuz discussion a couple years back. It’s a great reminder that the way forward is not always straight ahead… “Growth is Spirallic, Not Linear” The most common pattern found in nature and all phenomena is … Read More