Category Archives: dance

From Movie Studio to Dance Studio

Every time I see an actor dancing in a film, I wonder about their dance background. @Dance_Magazine has an interesting article about Emily Blunt’s experience learning to dance for The Adjustment Bureau. I love that the choreographer helped Blunt overcome her nerves by … Continue reading

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My next dance performance venue…

Paloma and the Staff of Lunatic Fringe are pleased to present Sizzling Summer Shimmies at the Bean Scene 186 S. Murphy Ave (Next to the Lunatic Fringe Boutique) Friday August 26 7PM -10PM Come by the Bean Scene, grab a … Continue reading

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HaflAdira performance 08/13/11

Here’s today’s performance at Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose.  The title of this video references the original ‘blooper’ version.  My lovely cameraman, while recording my performance on his phone, turned the instrument sideways, not realizing that the video would … Continue reading

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On backbends

One of my goals is to gain the flexibility to go from standing upright into a full-u backward bend, unassisted, like an acrobat.  I’m not there yet, but that may be just a confidence issue; I worry about falling over! … Continue reading

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