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Catch A Wave: Moving, and Living, With More Ease

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Sirena

Let’s allow the dance to dance us, and then just go along for the ride. That was my suggestion today when I taught my weekly Contemporary Modern Dance class (on Zoom). One reason I adore this movement, which harnesses momentum … Continue reading →

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The Glow of Flow, or Optimal Experience

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
? “….[T]he best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times…The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish…

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Spaciousness: Life Lessons from Dancing

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Sirena

  Having abundant space or roominess. Being large in range or scope. These qualities have been my focus for quite awhile for my dancing and teaching dance.  Taking up more space when we move and constantly striving for the most … Continue reading →

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Mess: Life Lessons from Dancing

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sirena

Brainstorming with a young dancer pal for an upcoming performance provided unexpected treasure recently.  As the organizer of the event, I’ve created some plans and parameters for the work, which has structure and is also to be largely improvised. Some … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up and PLAY

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Sirena

“play”–to engage in an activity for enjoyment…have fun, relax, frolic… In my new dance solo, I am exploring the power of being playful.  As I share with the audience in patter between sections, it’s taken me a long, long time … Continue reading →

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being like water

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
let me be like water still echoing a mirror reflection connecting without adhering and yes, always flowing an internal knowing the eternal let me be like water ? ? ?

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Grace Is A Rainbow

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sirena

Originally posted on Sirena Tales:
Grace.  I think about it a lot.  As a dancer, of course, but also as a human being. Grace is a funny and amazing thing.  People talk about it a lot, yet often have trouble…

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Why Let Go?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sirena

  Letting go of possessions, things, clearing the house, donating invites spaciousness lightens…. Letting go of rules, constraints, forms in writing permits possibilities to pour forth….. Letting go of unhelpful habits, of self-sabotage and self-defeat welcomes wellness, relaxing into growth…. … Continue reading →

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The Glow of Flow, or Optimal Experience

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sirena

  “….[T]he best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times…The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile….”~Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi … Continue reading →

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Something To Live For (Still)

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sirena

  I’ve found myself repeatedly in situations lately in which I’ve attempted to recount all of the amazing gifts dance has bestowed me…boundlessly enriching and expanding my life. Since I am rededicating myself to sharing this dance passion as broadly … Continue reading →

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