Musicality. Alongside connection, it is considered the most desirable quality in a dancer, yet we can’t seem to be able to define it in a satisfying way. Questions and frustrations abound regarding how (or even whether) it can be developed and taught, and the answers and ideas we have or are given are quite often […] Read more…
We have finally arrived at the end of W.A. Mathieu’s book, Bridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World. What a journey! I really enjoyed taking my time to reflect on each chapter and sharing thoughts and experiences with many of you through the comments and by email. Even […] Read more…
A few days ago I read a guest article by Lindy hopper Coyle Parker on Dance World Takeover. In it, he quotes an interview with teacher Dan Newsome, who lists “not connecting to the music” as one of the top three reasons dancers suffer from burnout (the other two are lack of helpful feedback to progress […] Read more…
Short intro, because it’s one of those days! We’re on Chapter 8, Music on the Zen Elevator in W.A. Mathieu’s Bridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World. Mathieu’s thoughts on listening actively and playing passively are once again making me reflect on the concept of cadencia… I’m jumping straight […] Read more…
“We are the mirror, as well as the face in it… the sweet, cold water and the jar that pours.” – Rumi / Barks It’s finally spring in Alaska, so it seems fitting that this week’s chapter from Bridge of Waves – Music as Mirror – centers around the idea of music reflecting nature. The […] Read more…