Monthly Archives: September 2012

What the World Needs Now: YOUR Art!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Sirena

I almost quit dancing yesterday.  (‘Gotta love those sweeping dramatic statements!) Really.  Too hard.  Not too hard physically, although it is pretty challenging.  But rather, too hard emotionally or logistically or managerially. Maybe not even too hard, just too draining. … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Not About the Steps

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sirena

Or as the late visionary, choreographer Pina Bausch, stated perfectly: “To understand what I am saying, you have to believe that dance is something other than technique.  We forget where the movements come from.  They are born from life.” Right … Continue reading →

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How To Feed An Artist

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Sirena

“How To Starve An Artist” was the title of the post when I started writing.  Followed by “Can You Destroy A Passion?” Dark mood. But as frustrating as the artist’s struggle feels right now, I didn’t want to put an angry … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Run

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sirena

First things first: I am not a runner.  Or, if I must run, I am a sprinter–a short burst and done.   Whining to myself most of the time.  Wishing I were a runner, enjoying this.  It would be so … Continue reading →

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Doing the Beauty We Love*

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Sirena

It all started when I noticed that a reader had found my blog by Google-searching why dancing is a work of art.   Golly, I sure hope it is…. Actually, yes, I know it is, or it can be. Which … Continue reading →

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Passion Jet Pack

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Sirena

It’s 12:30 a.m. and I’m completely revved.  Even though my intense, rockin’ dance class with powerhouse Kellie Lynch ended five hours ago.  Even though my body is completely exhausted, wrung out. I’m still jazzed despite the fact that since class … Continue reading →

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Flashmob of 1: Beach Video NOW VIEWABLE (I hope)

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Sirena

Ugh, sorry that the link couldn’t be viewed before.  My mistake.  Hope I’ve fixed the problem. Below is the link for the unedited footage of my solo, “Sea Glass,” at the ocean at Cape Cod’s Marconi Beach.  What you can’t … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Sirena

You’re at the glorious ocean. You finally, finally, made it. All your gnashing of teeth and writhing within your own skin are swallowed into a distant and unwelcome past.  Tonight, that struggle seems to belong to someone else. Because the … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Cape Cod: Charms 21

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Sirena

‘Got those end uh vacation blues. Ba-dum, da-dum.  From my hair down to mah shoes.  Da-dum, ba-dum….Yup, I’m singin’ the blues for the end of my time at the ocean. As I hold on tight to all of those shimmering … Continue reading →

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