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Notes From Upstage Left
http://danceramblings.blogspot.com
A Houston dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher writes about all the funny (and not-so-funny) aspects of a dancing life.
- Added on: Dec 14th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: M. Butterfly
- Listed in: Dance Choreography
- Tags: humor Dance houston ballet choreography contemporary dance
Recent Posts
Clothing Apocalypse
A large portion of my weekend was spent on the seemingly never-ending task of laundry. Between juggling classes, rehearsals, teaching, and my few "civilian" hours; I change clothes at least once a day. I'll start off in dance clothes for class/rehear...
Nutcrackery at NFUL: Round Two
You may recall that myself and three students performed in Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker last year. My schedule probably won't allow for that this season, but my students are keeping the Nutcracker tradition alive and well.A few weeks ago,...
The Ballet Blues
I recently wrote about some frustrations I've been having in my dancing life. It all built up and came to a head this morning-- as I was laying in bed thinking about it, I started crying. WTF? When something frustrates you so much that it's making yo...
Letters.
Tonight's post will be short-- because let me tell you, internet, I am EXHAUSTED.Yesterday I began rehearsals for Letters You Wrote. It's to the text of a Christmas letter written in 1961 by the wife of a minister. I'm having a great time with the ch...
Lady\'s A Charm, Part 1
So! We finished learning Amahl on Friday; I start my new job on Thursday. I'm excited about both,I don't want to say too much just yet...but I have a feeling that there will be some changes around here in the next few months. It's too soon to tell, b...
Of Friendship and Dancing
One of my dancer buddies called me up to say "I just wanted to tell you that you are wonderful as Amahl. I love to watch you, and you and [Mother] are great together."How sweet is that?....................................................................
