Why copying has its place (and how to keep it there)
When you learn something new, you copy. When you learn to draw, you copy and trace drawings. When you learn to write, you copy other
Why we work on One Skill at a Time (and save our sanity)
The webinar last week turned out really well. An hour of rock-solid information, a host of extra resources (more on that below), plus 15 minutes
This is your brain on joy
There was this story of folks who imagined themselves playing darts, and their dart game improved. Then there was a lot of flak about what
How to Enjoy an Improvisational Mindset
I used to be a cook for Head Start. I made breakfast and lunch for around two dozen kids and grownups every day. The gal
Why embracing the cultural ideals of belly dance will bring joy to your dance (and how to do that)
We’re all a little overwhelmed by the craziness of the political scene these days. The president’s recent attacks on House members is just the icing
How to Improvise for Oriental Dance
Stuck in choreography? Wish your students could improvise? Wish you could improvise? Dancers are often afraid to improvise, preferring the safety of choreography. Yet improv