As a sophomore in college I had the distinct honor of dancing Lar Lubovitch’s Marimba. John Dayger, long time Lubovitch rehearsal director and dancer, set the work in a number of marathon weekends- a process that proved to be my first REAL introduction to professional dance. REWIND I entered college from a dance studio owned … Continue reading Marimba: Still Entranced by Lar Lubovitch
The Body, Part I: A Passion Observed
Woman watches a stage full of eccentricly collected performers saturated in power, expression, individuality, character, and grace. Instead of seeing each detail, woman feels her way through the action, the story, the statement. The experience transcends vision, permeates the body, infects the core, stops and starts the beating heart. Unable to speak, tears brimming, woman … Continue reading The Body, Part I: A Passion Observed
My Nutcracker Prince
Today I shared The Nutcracker with my three year old son. For ease and change of pace, I decided to show this to him on television, thanks to PBS and our DVR. We enjoyed San Francisco Ballet's version which aired on our PBS station last night. G-man sat through the entire ballet, only once asking … Continue reading My Nutcracker Prince