In a world of dancer wannabes, you wannabe your own dancer. You look to the RB clones and the FCBD copycats, and you think to yourself that you want to find your own voice, your own unique expression separate from … Read More
I have always prided myself in having strong arms. Long before I was a dancer I was a restaurant busser (traditionally a male role because of the strength and stamina it required) and a waitress (lifting heavy trays = buff … Read More
If you have been reading my blog for even a short time, you have likely come across the popular “Four Steps to Becoming a Great Dancer” article I posted in late 2011. That article stands as the first and most … Read More
Most every teacher I know has run into this question in one form or another from new students–some of us hear it many times a year. “I saw ‘The World Famous Debbie Dancer’ on YouTube. Can you teach me to … Read More
Over at Lateral Action, there is an interesting (& rather deep) post regarding a conversation between Brian Eno and the developer of Sim City, and the application of rules bringing about successful spontaneity. Read the full article here: http://lateralaction.com/articles/brian-eno-will-wright/ The … Read More
Here’s the truth of it: When it comes to training intensives, I sometimes wish there were no certificate tied to the coursework. Particularly in programs which are essentially “participation certificates” rather than tested on demonstrated knowledge and ability, I feel … Read More
I have students who drive quite a distance to study with me–a fact I find speaks more to their dedication to the dance than any special skill I have in my teaching bag of tricks. A handful drive as much … Read More