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Out of My League
The phrase “out of my league,” with a sports origin, refers to a skill too advanced for one’s current level. This weekend I volunteered as a substitute in a local bowling league, to try something new and because the 2023 documentary Join or Die (based on the 2000 book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival… →
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Turns in Dance and Life
Basic moves in Viennese Waltz are natural (clockwise) and reverse (counterclockwise) turns, with change steps (a three-count connecting figure) in between. As my ballroom dance teacher has been breaking these down for me to practice, I’ve been reflecting once again on how dance mirrors life. With my family life, I view getting married and having… →
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Identities
In the world of dance, each style has its own unique identity. For example, in ballroom dancing the Waltz is elegant and graceful; Tango is dramatic and passionate; Quickstep is lively and playful. When I dance each style, I embody its identity. Identity as relating to sense of self is a highly complex topic, encompassing… →
