I enjoyed something Andrew Harwood expressed in the Contact Improvisation workshop I’m taking this week: Good dance is like life. It’s not a clean affair. It’s not always pretty. It can be awkward, chaotic, profound, and terrible. The best improvisers are willing to get down into the mud. To wallow in it. To incorporate the most awkward moment and improvise Read More …
Stringing together stock dance moves is secure — I know which moves can go together and I know which moves might ‘impress’ my partner or look good to the outside but that is a tenth of the thrill of truly creating something unique and in the moment. One of my favourite parts of dance, in particular fusion dancing and contact Read More …
At the end of every evening class that I teach, I offer 10 minute private coaching sessions. These spots allow me an opportunity to work with people one on one and help them with struggles from class, tweaks to their form, and guidance for their overall development. Recently I had an interesting experience with one of my newer and enthusiastic Read More …