Category Archives: Today’s Word: Sometimes We Have Something to Say

When in Japan recently, I learned an interesting custom.  In some shops, the merchants have small trays upon which you place your money when exchanging cash and coins with the merchant.  I got varying explanations for this custom from my … Continue reading →

In my recent workshop trip to Japan, my sponsor treated us to a wonderful opportunity to attend kabuki theater.  We saw a production on its opening night, and we were intrigued by all of it:  acting style, facial expressions, staging, … Continue reading →

We all have times in our lives when we are trying to accomplish things, but we keep facing roadblocks.  Sometimes you take two steps forward to take three steps back.  In Level 3 of Suhaila’s format, students study approaching the … Continue reading →

Suhaila often talks about the lifestyle of an artist.  Every day activities and errands can suddenly take on a whole new meaning when looked at in a new way.   Walking from your home to your car is a simple often … Continue reading →

Recently, a colleague of mine signed off an email with “Peace and blessings”, and the sentiment gave me pause. A dancer friend commented that she rarely heard me utter those words either independently or connected, and it’s true they haven’t been … Continue reading →

We recently received a message from a dancer: “I’ve had [surgery] and I’m having a hard time getting back into dancing. I feel like when I contract nothing happens, and isolations are really painful. I’m on the verge of giving … Continue reading →