Category Archives: dance

Alice In Wonderland

Posted on October 31, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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 →

Posted in ballet, dance, performing, Uncategorized | Tagged | 4 Comments

The National Ballet of Canada is in town to perform their Alice in Wonderland masterpiece and who’s got premier orchestra tickets in her greedy little hand? THIS GIRL! With costumes and sets like this can you blame me for being … Continue reading →

Posted on October 19, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer | 1 Comment

Zombie Friggin’ Ballet

Posted on October 13, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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

Posted in ballet, dance, performing, photography, photos | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Winter Show Case

Posted on October 12, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

Winter show case. The yearly prom of the ballroom do-er. The one the students prepare for months in advance and get their friends to come to. The event that you bust out the “good shoes” and the “sparkles” for. Often … Continue reading →

Posted in ballroom, ballroom dance, dance, performing, students, swing dance, teachers, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Show Stoppers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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 →

Posted in ballet, ballroom, ballroom dance, dance, essay, students, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

(Not So) Deep Thoughts…

Posted on October 4, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

…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 →

Posted in ballet, ballroom, ballroom dance, dance, students, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Day 3: Weird Bruise Watch

Posted on September 25, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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

Posted in ballet, ballroom, ballroom dance, dance, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Question for ballet peeps…

Posted on September 23, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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 →

Posted in ballet, dance | 4 Comments

My Boyfriend, Chuck.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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 →

Posted in ballet, ballroom, ballroom dance, belly dance, burnout, dance, essay, life, love, relationships, students, swing dance, teachers, teaching, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bourrée B*****S!!!!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by TheSpinningDancer

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 →

Posted in ballet, dance, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 7 Comments