Tag: dance
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Dancing for Myself And
There will be a point where I want to perform again. I know this. It’s not today. It’s probably not tomorrow. But it’ll show up like a cat on the windowsill — soft, insistent, familiar. Performance will tug at me again, but this time, I want to answer it without the self-destruction. Without the body…
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Let Us Pray
Let me tell you about my church. It doesn’t have pews.There’s no pulpit.No sermon. No congregation. No doctrine. Just breath.A candle.A floor.And a body that has carried nearly five decades of living. And at 4am—yes, 4am—I show up to worship. I used to think movement had to be useful. Had to produce something. Speed, shape,…
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Movement Pending
Time to Dance (Eventually) I want to be that old person in the corner with stories. Not the cranky “back in my day” kind—more like the cool one, with glitter in their laugh lines and a twinkle that makes the kids inch closer like they’re about to hear something forbidden or fantastic. I want to…
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Plies and Pages
The Book I Keep Rewriting (and Sometimes Forget to Read) There are books I’ve read twice. Sometimes. Maybe. But I have to wait long enough that I forget what happens. Otherwise? I get bored. Predictability is one of those itchy sweaters I can’t wait to tear off. If I can guess the next sentence, the…
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Dusty Dreams and Dollar Signs
What would you create if you didn’t have to worry about money? Me? Something for Burning Man. Obviously. I don’t know exactly what, but it would be wild, raw, and beautiful, and probably involve movement, sound, dust, and tears—maybe even all four. If money weren’t an obstacle, I’d pour myself into performance. Not just any…
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Like No One’s Looking: End with a Cool Down
Imagine reading a riveting novel with a plot that suddenly ends without any conclusion. Sounds unsettling. This is precisely why our dance sessions also need a fitting conclusion, commonly called ‘cooling down.’
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Like No One’s Looking: Regularly Schedule Dance Time
Time is the currency of our lives. Everything we do and achieve depends on how we allocate our time. Therefore, making dancing a part of your routine ensures you regularly create an opportunity to express yourself through movement.
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Like No One’s Looking: Invite a Trusted Friend
When dancing as if nobody’s watching, inviting a trusted friend can open up a whole new world of shared experiences. Dancing with a friend multiplies the fun and enhances your ability to express and connect on a deeper level.
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Like No One’s Looking: Express Your Emotions
Dancing is a powerful form of self-expression, a language that allows us to communicate without words. It allows us to express our feelings, thoughts, and emotions in a way that words often fail to capture.
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Like No One’s Looking: Practice Mindfulness
At its core, mindfulness is about being completely in touch with the present moment. It’s about observing and experiencing each moment without judgment or distraction. When incorporated into dance, mindfulness can elevate the experience to a new level of personal exploration and enjoyment.
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Like No One’s Looking: Use Props
Using props can be an incredibly liberating experience. They allow you to explore a broader range of movements and engage your body in new ways. A ribbon swirling can inspire you to leap, spin, or twirl. A scarf fluttering around your body can motivate you to move gracefully, mimicking the flow and flutter of the…
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Like No One’s Looking: Forget Choreography
To dance as if nobody’s watching, you need to forget choreography. Let go of the need to perform specific steps or adhere to a predetermined rhythm. Instead, focus on moving your body in a way that feels natural and enjoyable to you. The point is not to execute a perfect pirouette or a flawless foxtrot…