How to Survive the Winter of our Discontent
I’m tired. How about you? It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s dark. I’m bored, restless, and unhappy–with myself, the world, my art, everything. At this point,
How to Party like an Introvert
–all night long! I went to a party this weekend. It was my friend Nathalie’s 40th birthday–a truly badass woman. I drove 7 hours to get there (and 7 hours
Goodbye, 2015
What a rollercoaster. There were great highs–the 90 Day Dance Challenge. A Mardi Gras road trip with Tamalyn Dallal. Teaching in Egypt for Leila Farid. The
How to Receive Critique
Say, “Thank you.” This is the proper response to any critique, positive or negative, offered by anyone for any reason.Even if the person is an
Happy Holidays, Beautiful!
Happy Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa, Eid, Solstice, and more! Whatever you celebrate, even if it is a can of soup, I send you all my love
Dance Magic Webinar
Hola, beautiful! Ready for a free LIVE webinar? How about one on making dances? Lots of holiday haflas coming up! How do you quickly make a
Badass Art Revolutionary
The 90 Day Dance Party burst upon the world in the fall of 2012. Over 400 people signed up for this wonderful, free event. It marked the
How thankfulness in dance brings joy and peace into our lives
In the USA, we have this powerful myth of the first Thanksgiving. The first pilgrims came to the shores of this country, escaping religious differences
How to Enjoy Dance Practice Part IV
In this series, we look at how dance has turned from a pleasurable fun activity to one of perfectionism and hard work. The series began
How to Enjoy Dance Practice Part III
In this series, we look at how dance has turned from a pleasurable fun activity to one of perfectionism and hard work. The series began
How to Enjoy Dance Practice Part II
Part 1 is here In this series, we look at how dance has turned from a pleasurable fun activity to one of perfectionism and hard
How to Enjoy Dance Practice Part I
Remember fun? Doing things just for the sake of enjoyment? Laughing with friends, riding a carousel, exploring a new road—even window shopping, or having coffee and