Category Archives: Dana’s Dance Diary

Developing Shape: Rebalancing

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Hello my friends, In the early part of this year my focus shifted to developing Shape in dance. I wrote a number of bits and pieces that I’ll chronicle here. Finding treasures as I look through my notes and discover … Continue reading →

Thought for the Day: Soft Neck, Long Neck

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Today’s idea came from a lesson that I taught to a Latin dancer. I’m going to drop in the same thought I gave to her:  to let my neck be soft and long. l want to drop it in as … Continue reading →

Improve Your Dancing – Change Your Movement

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A wise coach said, “If you want to improve your dancing, change your movement.” Those words went straight in and resonated with me. I decided to make that attempt and have been spending endless hours trying to do exactly that. … Continue reading →

Dancing with Grief, Dancing with Love

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I am having trouble getting myself to dance with my whole Self these days. A friend chided me and also poked a little fun at me, saying he can’t believe an Alexander teacher would have her head down, “is that … Continue reading →

Dancing the Alexander Technique

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I watched the teacher demonstrate as he spoke, saying “you have to get your head weight on your foot.” He moved forward onto his left foot, perfectly poised. You could drop an imaginary plumb line through him, head through his … Continue reading →

Dancing in the Light

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This morning, I meditated on Light. I used a guided audio from my friend, Anita Caselina

and in this meditation I FEEL and SEE myself filled with light.


I am a vessel of Light

I am a channel for the Light.


When I dance, I also connect to the Light.

This is what I feel in my heart when I dance.

I feel the light shining through me

That is my purpose and on Earth in this lifetime.

To be a shining star

And to let others know they are shining stars, too.

A star is a vessel and channel of Light

Connecting with others through the Light that connects us all.

I hope you also do whatever makes you feel connected to the Light.

Whether that’s dancing or painting or music – or math!

Art by Kirsten Harris https://www.facebook.com/kirstenharrisartist/

Is Unrecognized Tension Sabotaging Your Dancing?

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Is Unrecognized Tension Sabotaging Your Dancing? Part 1 She lay on the table during the semi-supine portion of the lesson, and she let out a big sigh. I could see her relax, as if she was at the beach, on … Continue reading →

Cinderella Transformation

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Hello my friends, A couple of months ago, a dear friend suggested I write a supportive note every day for a month:  “30 days to easy fitness.” The idea rattled around in my brain and I realized I’m the one … Continue reading →

Applied Alexander® for Dancers – Dance without Limits

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Hello my friends, It’s been a long time coming…. and it’s finally here. Applied Alexander Technique® for Dancers – Dance Without Limits. It’s a totally new website and I’m excited to share it with you!  In celebration, I made an … Continue reading →

Learning from Long-Necked Flamingos – Feeling Free!

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Hello my friends, I was in San Diego over the weekend and had a wonderful morning at the world famous San Diego Zoo. It’s a great place – I used to hang out there quite a bit when I lived … Continue reading →