Nothing’s more shattering to a dancer than an afflicted body.When you develop an injury, it’s useful to identify and investigate what your body requires.Some days your injured bod ...
LaurieTALKS
Tap Dancer, Author, Podcaster, VR Streamer
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Dancers Are Special
Dancers Are Special. This was the tag line at my family-owned and -operated dance studio. I heard these words at the studio and at home. One of my older sisters is over-the-top d ...
Sorry, Mr. Motorbike, I Can’t Take That Ride
I’m impulsive when it comes to some aspects of life. But when it comes to safeguarding my physical well-being, I don’t play.I had two knee surgeries over a five-year period while i ...
What I Learned at The Dance Studio
Growing up as the dance studio owner’s daughter, I learned a host of fundamental life principles. An important one was this: There’s enough for everyone.Whenever a new studio opene ...
Agent Man, Dancer Boy, and Spell Check
True Story: The year was 2015. I was the connector between a dancer and an agent. I was super excited because I knew that DANCER BOY was looking for an agent. AGENT MAN complim ...
Tremaine Dance Convention Observations
I have completed 20 years with Tremaine Dance Conventions as of July, 2019.Here are 10 random statements/observations:Videos have changed the dynamics of the industry. Back in the ...
Dancer, I See You
I am the tap dance instructor for Tremaine Dance Conventions. From the stage, I see the face of every dancer on the floor.My goal for each class is to make eye contact with every s ...
Picasso Charged For Experience. Do you?
One day a woman happened to notice that the artist working with a sketchpad in a public place was none other than the world-famous Pablo Picasso.She begged him to draw her portrait ...
“Paddle and Roll” Toward Passion
Back in the day when I worked a corporate job, I was absolutely miserable. Life felt unfair, and I didn’t like the idea of exchanging time for a salary, medical benefits, and a 401 ...
Who Needs to Wear Tights or Longer Trunks?
Does performing without tights complement every dancer? Is one inch of fabric adequate crotch coverage for her, they, or them? These are questions I ask myself while adjudicating ...
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