April 2011
24 posts
Watch Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev at the Hollywood Palace with Fred Astaire.
A Royal Salute to Torvill and Dean and Their...
I know attention will be paid to the Royal Wedding today, but I’d like to salute another royal pair, and one of my favorite Ice Dance couples - Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. As they end another stellar season and tour of Dancing on Ice, I’d like to pay tribute to them and to their fans - all some of the nicest people I’ve met on Twitter. This video is made from photos and...
Paso Doble: The Most Dramatic Ballroom Dance or... →
It is full of energy, strict and powerful. With his haughty, bold pride the dancer expresses his superiority like a Torero. He convincingly transfers this solemn appeal to the audience. The woman, on…
Wonderland's Derricks, Daniel Radcliffe Among 2011...
The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will once again recognize excellence in dance on both stage and film. This year’s Awards gala will take place May 15,2011 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place) New York City 10019. The gala evening will begin with a VIP cocktail reception at 6pm with the Awards Presentation and Show at 7:30 pm....
To Celebrate Dance Week:The 1920's in Song and...
And a Demonstration of how to Dance The Charleston
Are You Ready for Pointe Work? Some Guidelines →
Pointe shoes have been the symbol for ballerinas since the early 19th century. The satin shoes with their glossy ribbons enable the most elegant of movements, epitomizing the grace of…
The Connection Bewteen Easter and Passover →
I came across this article written by my Twitter friend, Nina Amir entitled 3 Things that Easter and Passover have in Common and thought I’d post it since it was written a good…
WatchThe ANTHROPOLOGIST -The Little Ballerina: http://bit.ly/fgDsPk via @BALLETNEWS
Photographer David Eustace is renowned for his portraiture, but his newest subject demanded more than a still photo. To capture the movement, precision and grace of ballerina Tomomi Sato, Eustace filmed her in action, revealing frame-by-frame the delicate beauty inherent in her mastery of dance.
Keeping Your Creative Juices Flowing →
Being creative is an ongoing process. You need to engage with your talents intentionally for them to strengthen and develop. You need to behave like a creative person. Here are a few ideas.
Flat Footed? You Still Can be A Ballet Dancer →
“I have ‘flat feet.’ Does that mean I can’t do pointe work?” It’s a common question and one that I had. The answer to this can be yes, or no. It really is a “that all depends” scenario….
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WatchAt age 91, Marge Champion is still dancing. What is her secret? Video courtesy of Guideposts For more about Marge, visit my blog post A Great Lady and Dancer: Marge Champion
Mental Spring Cleaning - Clear the Clutter in Your... →
Our minds are much like our homes. They both get cluttered with old ideas, old attitudes, old conversations, old hurts. Both need a routine cleaning out of stuff that we…
Dancing With Disabilities →
Ever watched Dancing With the Stars and wished you could do that? Or watched from the corner while your friends danced at a wedding or a party and longed to be out there with them? Maybe…
Master of the "Frug" - Choreographer Bob Fosse's... →
Legendary choreographer and director Bob Fosse once stated, “the time to sing is when your emotional level is too high to just speak anymore, and the time to dance is when your emotions are…
Girl in Motion: Author Miriam Wenger-Landis's...
I recently read a book that captures the good and sometimes not so pretty world of ballet.Girl in Motion, by Miriam Wenger-Landis is a very insightful book about the inside world of professional ballet training. This is one of the most honest views of pre-professional training I have ever read. Ms. Wenger-Landis shows us the deep joy, hurt, and depression which very sensitive teens will deal with...
The Importance of Art in Schools and in Life →
At the end of every fiscal year we hear of another school cutting creative arts from its curriculum in order to save money. Band, orchestra, chorus! These are always among the first…
Gift of Anxiety: 7 Ways to Get the Message and... →
Editor’s Note: This is a contribution by Ariella Baston
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” ~Pema Chodron
If there’s one thing that has led me the greatest amount of re-invention, it’s anxiety. By anxiety I don’t mean worry or concern. Anxiety is a different animal that grabs a hold of you and halts you in your tracks.
We tend to reject its milder forms and...
Free Will, and Fate: How Both Can Work Together →
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” – William Ernest Henly This excerpt from the 1875 poem “Invictus” has been quoted by many inspiring and motivational people…
From Swans to Cowgirls: The Legacy of Agnes de... →
“The artist never entirelyknows. We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.” Agnes de Mille Agnes de Mille (September 18, 1905 – October 7, 1993) was an…
American Film Institute's 50 Greatest... →
Tribute to Hollywood’s Golden Stars - Gone but Never Forgotten
WatchAnother Chris Dean routine from Stars on Ice 2000-01 - “Chairmen”, with Ilia Kulik, Steven Cousins, Kurt Browning, Renee Roca and Gorsha Sur.
Vegas! The Show: History in Song and Dance →
Last month, I was in California and decided to take a few day vacation in Las Vegas. One of the most enjoyable shows there is Vegas! The Show - A history of the city in song and dance…
