Here’s the thing. How do I share something that might be useful to a dancer with you? What if you could come up on your toes more easily, with less effort, just float up there like a child’s game? It’s … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, A wise but frustrated friend recently pointed out my flaws to myself. Looking at the downside of things…that’s what he said I’m doing. The funny thing is, I knew immediately that he was right. An image from … Continue reading →
Not good enough for what? I was reading a blog about not being good enough by my friend, Kirsten Harris. She is an artist and writes about creativity, Art, and the Alexander Technique. I took her free e-course and … Continue reading →
Find Your Balance Here’s a story from last week’s Body Dynamics class. Last week, a dancer came to class to work on her “attitude spins” in W. Coast Swing. She could do them, but was working with excess muscular effort … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, I dreamt that I was dancing – practicing really – dancing box step. All I was doing was box step But with total attention to balance and watching my feet draw lines on the floor … Continue reading →
Being relaxed is good. Releasing tension in all my body And dancing Feels like flow Kind of scary Unknown Legs are working but it feels different. It works Till my mind kicks in with a thought: How am I … Continue reading →
Happy New Year! I hope you’re well and looking forward to a great year. Here’s something new for you: two group class options in the New Year. Also, private lessons are available in my new place and at the dance … Continue reading →
Hello friends, It’s the end of the year and I’ve been reminiscing over the past year, thinking about classes and workshops as well as life events and dancing. A lot of my new discoveries are shared in my blogs; are … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, When I was a little girl, I would scuff the toes of my shoes on purpose, striking horror into the heart of my grandmother. I liked the sensation in my feet. I had cute, red leather Mary … Continue reading →
Hello Friends, Sore feet brought me to a breakthrough in how I move. As someone said, “like a different woman.” The epiphany began with a realization that something I was doing was probably connected with my painful foot. I discovered … Continue reading →
