Hi again!
In my last post, I mentioned how important it is to be 'inspired' by those you dance and train with whether it's at a summer intensive or weekly classes. Below are videos from two people I admire greatly, Eryn Waltman and Justin Giles.
Please check out the new choreography reel from the talented Eryn Waltman! She is an amazing choreographer and very creative. She is busy having launched "Conteur" her contemporary company last year, auditioning dancers for her 2012 company and developing a post-secondary accredited dance program.
Eryn is a constant source of support and encouragement in my dancing and I am forever grateful. I am fortunate to train alongside Toronto's most passionate and hard-working dancers each week. Check me out at 2:17, 3:16 and 3:41.
I am in the middle of reading Twyla Tharp's book "The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it for Life". In it she talks about the importance of working with the best (influences) you can. She says "you need to think more aggressively about those you invite into your creative life".
There are many choices for summer intensives and I've been fortunate to attend some really good ones the last three years. Please check my post history for highlights of previous intensives I attended. One I went to last year, Soul Escape just released a new promo reel...check it out. SE is a great one to attend if you like an intimate, supportive environment. You can catch a glimpse of me at 0:44, 0:49, 1:11, 1:15 and 1:29.
Soul Escape 2012 Promo
Yay!school is done for the summer and dancers are filled with anticipation for summer training. I hope you find something that inspires you to continue to work hard; something to renew your passion for dance. As Twyla Tharp said "...feel it in your bones. I would tell my story through movement. Gotta dance."
I "gotta dance" too and can't wait to share my summer experiences with you in the months to come!
