Hello my friends! I was out dancing socially and talking with a friend about things each of us is learning, and how we use the body in dance. Dancers talking about dance… I was trying to describe why the head … Continue reading →
Hello my friends! Today I was looking at a picture from Yosemite. My friends commented how relaxed and happy I looked. They were noticing the absence of something. It was the absence of tension I didn’t even know was there, … Continue reading →
Doing my homework today. Like it, or not, doing it. Walking in the water, standing up to my neck in water and walking and it’s cold. I’m forcing myself into that pool every day now, or nearly so. Sometimes I … Continue reading →
Balance in the body begins with the balance of the head up on top. Watch this video to see how that looks: Trainers of trainers demonstrate how Alexander Technique works. “It’s really strange that at age 64 I feel better … Continue reading →
“Your head is too slow” Sound familiar? In a lesson with my partner, we were working on Reverse Turns in Slow Foxtrot. His teacher told me, “Your head is too slow.” My immediate thought, of course, was to turn it … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Living from the Heart – Have you ever done this? Are you living this way now? The other day I realized that only now, only at this point in my life, am I really putting my whole … Continue reading →
Hello my friend, Have you ever wanted something but felt paralyzed and can’t seem to bring yourself to take action? You know the thoughts – oh why did you do that? Why did you eat that muffin after you’ve been … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Have you ever noticed how one change cascades into another? It’s like walking into a dark room and turning on the light. The light goes everywhere… Life changes are like lighting a flame. I only moved five … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Thanks for stopping by. Pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee with me :). I sat out on my patio this morning for the first time in quite a while. I took my coffee … Continue reading →
Hello, my friends, How does a free neck lead to happiness and harmony for dancers? First the neck, releasing into length without effort Ah, it is easier to breathe… And the head, so lightly poised on top, and free. This … Continue reading →
