This is why I love dance...

No words...

There are no words to describe all that I am feeling in these final moments.

So when there are no words...there is always dance.

Click here to watch what happens when words are abandoned and movement becomes language.

blogger break

I was in need of one. I'll be back tomorrow. But for now I thought I'd share a sweet dance video.

I used to watch this kid dance when he was 15. My mom took classes from his mother's studio and they also leased our church facility for their recitals (since we had one of the best dance stages in the area). There are no words to describe the way an amazing dancer gets under your skin and marries the rhythm of your own heart beat as you sit mesmerized by the movement that they live into. This kid is up there in my book. He reminds me of Wade Robson a bit...but with his own unique Russian flare. Maybe I'll rent the Michael Jackson dvd after all.

Needed a break from research paper writing

We went to the final show of the Season 5 So You Think You Can Dance Tour last night. The show was better than last years! We were so glad we took the girls even though we didn't get them into bed until after midnight last night.

One of my favorite pieces of the night was this little number. It's about two best friends contemplating the risk of entering into a deeper relationship. Powerful. Strong. Lovely.

Another video...

I know it's been a little while...there's a lot going on right now. I was reminded of this creative expression of such a horrendous battle today and thought I'd post it.


p.s. I get to watch this performance live in 10 days!

Dance Recital Cuteness