Have you ever seen the opening of George Balanchine’s Serenade? It is absolutely breathtaking! The movement is very simple; mostly...
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New York City Ballet is Coming to Town!
This week New York City Ballet (NYCB) starts their two week stay at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. That means...
Must Cross Train!
Last week I took my first Pi-Yo class (combination of Pialtes and Yoga in one class) and I was so...
Freedom to Soar!
My plan was to write about the importance of cross-training, but that will be a later post. This one is...
Saratoga Dances Performance
Tonight I was one of about 175 people who were fortunate to attend the Sara toga Arts Fest “Saratoga Dances”...
Thoughts on Dance Competitions
Last week end I attended my second dance competition event. Although I choreographed a pointe solo this year, I had...
Grassroots Movements Promote Dance
There were all kinds of articles and notices to promote Earth Day, but I didn’t see much about the fact...
NYC Ballet Dancers Create Ballet for Dance Alliance
What will the new “Saratoga Dances” ballet look like? On Sunday, March 20th we get to see a sneak preview...
Vocal Exercises for Dance & Fitness Instructors?
I never pictured a dance/fitness instructor doing vocal exercises. That’s for singers isn’t it? Well, in a fun, interactive workshop...