Category Archives: ballet

Hawaii, Kale, coffee and other musings…

Apologies, this isn’t very dance related, but it’s a blog that I started that just sort of came out of no where and now that it’s done, there’s only one thing left to do. Hit publish. I hope you all … Continue reading

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Alice In Wonderland

Confession time, Alice in Wonderland has always, hands down, been my favorite tale. Adult, child you name it, it’s my favorite. Look, I’m weird and to those who haven’t met me, trust me, I am. I’ve always been weird and … Continue reading

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Zombie Friggin’ Ballet

Zombie Ballet – Click on any of the images below to see images in larger size.

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Show Stoppers

I was already to finish up writing a post about the fun and substance of the Winter Show Cases when on Tuesday night I was getting out of my car and the back spasm started. Show stopper… It felt like … Continue reading

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(Not So) Deep Thoughts…

…in no particular order… ***** …in a performance situation. If something is not working cut it. It’s not a reflection of you or your ability, nobody wants to see anything look hard. One perfect pirouette is more amazing than 99 … Continue reading

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Day 3: Weird Bruise Watch

Is it possible I actually sprained both my ankles? Same bruising is on the other foot… yesterday the feet/ankles were not happy. Grrrrr…

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Question for ballet peeps…

I discovered bruising this morning on the top of my feet, while it is a little tender to the touch now, I did not experience pain when the bruising occured. Which is why I’m wondering what did it. I was … Continue reading

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My Boyfriend, Chuck.

Everyone, I’d like to introduce you to my boyfriend Chuck. Here we are dancing : Please stop thinking, that is a doctored photo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with my face plastered on Ginger and Jensen Ackles face on … Continue reading

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Bourrée B*****S!!!!

In the waters of Grenada my feet were happy, manicured and not totally and completely busted. Like a spunge in water they were floating fat and happy, ever saturated and free. After pointe class yesterday, my feet were crushed and … Continue reading

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Calling Of The Drums

I love to dance. And you love to dance, or watch dancing, that’s why we are all here, right? To share the experience of dance. Before my blog, my first attempt to share this experience was with a feature-length documentary … Continue reading

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