Category Archives: Dance

Dance Fitness – Technique and Tone

I’m bringing my Dance Fitness class to California! If you live near Chatsworth, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, West Hills or Tarzana, there is a class near you. Beginning Tomorrow, August 9th, for two weeks: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10am … Continue reading

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Last night’s rehearsals for Divina.com

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Accademia, Firenze

Today I headed for the Accademia. But I started out in the wrong direction. I arrived only a few minutes late for my appointment, but I had paid a premium to avoid the lines.  Still there were lines, before entering … Continue reading

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How Was It?

I think that is probably the question on everyone’s minds. How was the premiere performance of Divina.com? The answer is a broad one, of course.  For the audience (“guests”) the evening began with aperitifs in the museum courtyard, while tech … Continue reading

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Dress Rehearsal at the Museo del Bargello

It was a hectic and fruitful (albeit dissatisfying) tech run-through last night.  We managed to uncover a plethora of potential problems to be solved by tonight.  I’m very impressed with everyone’s professionalism and good humor.  I hope you’ll forgive me … Continue reading

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Familiarity and Ignorance

There was a moment, yesterday, in the dance studio when I was crossed over into a different frame of reference.  I was sitting by the computer manning the controls to start and stop the music. It was a pause in … Continue reading

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Photos by Hans Mahler

Today I received a request for a photo that includes me in the picture.  Here are two by Hans Mahler, who has been here in Florence to offer his photographic services to the production of Divina.com.

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Il Corriere writeup, and rehearsals

Dear friends, Here is yesterday’s article (the 5th writeup) on Divina.com, including photos by Ruy, I believe.  Also located at: http://www.ilnuovocorriere.it/aspx/login.aspx (9 july) Today many of the costumes by Mirko Bottai were delivered and besides trying them on, dancers had … Continue reading

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Class with Geoffrey Cauley

Dear friends, Today held a little surprise for me…  I got a good night’s sleep and came to the studio for class in the morning.  There was a man around my age at the front of the studio, greeting each … Continue reading

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Florence Dance Co. at the Bargello

Bargello Museum July 12, 17 and 18 — Divina.com July 26 — Quattro Maggiore How to get there: http://maps.google.com How to purchase tickets for Florence Dance Festival: At the Bargello for any performances, on the weblog, for the full gala … Continue reading

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