The DancePreneuring Studio

Mistakes are portals of discovery. -James Joyce We all make mistakes. We all can learn from our own mistakes and the mistakes of others. In this session of The DancePreneuring Studio, I talk about the mixed emotions that came up as I attended East Meets West International Dance Festival at UC Irvine, my alma mater. Session Summary: It's a mistake to not make things convenient for others such...

Alonzo King LINES Ballet embraces a spirit of inquiry and openness to change combined with a reverence for legacy and history. -Core Ideology of LINES Ballet- Session Summary: Feature Presentation: There are many ways to make a powerful impact in dance, life and business. Alonzo King LINES Ballet made a powerful impact with an exquisite balance of ease, power and grace in their recent product...

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre knows how to take an ordinary site, such as a loading dock, and transform it into something extraordinary inspiring an array of emotions and lessons that empower dance, life and business.   Session Summary: Step to Success: A step to your success is anything that moves your life and your business forward. Whether it’s an app, a book or an idea, you can apply s...

Trust and risk, two things that can only propel us forward. -Nancy Evans Doede, Artistic Director of Nancy Evans Dance Theatre Session Summary: Let's get together. A statement that is used a lot. Usually with good intentions. But we all get so involved with the day to day that these plans might not happen. The creative collaboration that was discussed years prior between Nancy Evans Dance Theatre...

Autobiography  melds the worlds of science and art by incorporating something as universal as our own DNA into the foundation of the piece to engage audiences in new and different ways. -Michael Solomon, Vice-President of Presentations and Education at The Music Center Session Summary: Freestyle Flow: My magical morning elixir consists of movement, coffee and cold pressed juice. : ) Also, dur...

Age is just a number. State of mind, not date of birth. And, it's never too late to be great. I resonate so much with these words. I was so delighted to have a conversation with a remarkable woman by the name of Marjorie Goodson who is yet another awesome testimonial for these impactful statements. A dancer, an artist and an author, Marjorie thought that creating her beautiful dance book woul...

The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.  ~Agnes de Mille There are times when the simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words. ~Doris Humphrey Backslide, Apple Jack, Lockin, Electric Boogaloo, Urban Cha cha, and hip hop--what do you picture when you hear these words? If you know your dance history, these are dance...

You dance totally different if you are aware of the history of the dance form. It changes the dance or music to something that is something significantly deeper and heavier. That is why sometimes you can do a lot less, because it means more. -Ethan Margolis, paraphrased on the importance of being immersed in the dance form history Feature Presentation: I had an educational and entertaini...

Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free. ― Rumi The Dancefight Event that I attended a few weeks ago, inspired these 7 things that can be applied to dance, life and business.   1.Learn to take time with the music. In dance, life and business, some ideas are for n...

Your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage does. There is no shortage of evidence that shows that movement and physical activity are effective tools in dealing with mental health issues. In this session, I summarize my enriching experience at Psypher last month. Psypher is a special workshop created by Matthew Diep, that combines dance and a safe environment to disc...

You dance love, and you dance joy, and you dance dreams. And I know if I can make you smile by jumping over a couple of couches, or running through a rainstorm, then I'll be very glad, to be a song and dance man. -Gene Kelly- Photo Courtesy of Patricia Ward Kelly I am beyond excited to share this conversation I had with the lovely Patricia Ward Kelly, wife of dance icon Gene Kelly, as we...

Letters to Dance gave me a new perspective of looking at dance as a person. A person that has given me a new life and added value in many areas. This workshop by renowned German choreographers Deufert and Plischke  at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles was a fantastic experience. I learned new approaches to movement that I know I can use in dance, life and business. Session Summary: Step to S...

Sensitive people care when the world doesn't because we understand waiting to be rescued and no one shows up. We have rescued ourselves, so many times that we have become self taught in the art of compassion for those forgotten. ― Shannon L. Alder Session Summary: Feature Presentation: To say that this Brave & Fearless Workshop was awesome, would be a gross understatement. It was tru...

Your style is not your style unless you can choose it. Foundation + You = Your Style -Jojo Diggs Session Summary: Feature Presentation: The 5th Anniversary Funk Celebration by Diggs Deeper was an amazing event that brought the dance community together with insightful panels, exciting battles, and deeply moving performances. 5 commonalities between the speakers' insights are as follows: 1...

Any show that breaks the monotony works. If the end product is good, nothing can stop it from being successful.” ― Kunal Karan Kapoor Memoirs of a Unicorn broke monotony for sure! The end product to me was great-this wonderful performance by Marjani Forte-Saunders. This is my take inside the mind of a unicorn, a mythical creature that can represent so much. Session Summary: Feature Prese...

"Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble." -Yehuda Berg Session Summary: Feature Presentation: I have a wonderful conversation with Katrena Cohea about topics including using your words in ways to empower mindset in dance and life, vegan recipes, and more. A bit about Katrena:Katrena is the Owner and Founder of Di...

When a community comes together to focus on a common cause, miracles happen. This week's session is a quick recap of Boogiezone Utopia, the place that welcomed me back to dance after a 20+ year hiatus, and how people pulled together so that they could stay in operation. Session Summary: Feature Presentation: These are the 5 takeaways I got from watching a community come together to save a dan...

  Calm and chaos. Yin and yang. Navigating how to process these things. Such is life. Besides being a delightful experience, The 12th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival by Hart Pulse Dance Company inspired thoughts on calm and chaos. Session Summary: Freestyle Flow: The song  You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi  came to mind when I drove by a long standing food establishment. Driving b...

Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is. -Ernest Hemingway- You will hear me talk a lot about the statement, "Do what you can with what you have." Another reminder of this was a performance called Moves After Dark  featuring Clairobscur Dance , Strange & Elegant Dance and Mixed eMotion Theatrix  that took place at various points ou...

Instagram is my preferred social platform at the moment. I have learned a few things in my experience with Instagram and I share 8 insights that can help you navigate the content you create and consume. Session Summary: Step to Success: A step to your success is anything that moves your life and your business forward. Whether it’s an app, a book or an idea, you can apply something today that...

Pay attention to warning signs. More importantly, pay attention to your intuition. This session on 7 warning signs that you're in the wrong business was difficult to record because I still wanted to keep it as positive as possible. Session Summary: Step to Success: A step to your success is anything that moves your life and your business forward. Whether it’s an app, a book or an id...

People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care. -Theodore Roosevelt- In the latest session, I share a quick recap with Junior, creator and founder of JanFam The Movement, and Joey Cooper, Faculty Member on JanFam The Movement, covering their feedback on a recent choreography workshop with Tish Oliver, former dancer with Janet Jackson, I also cover 5 insights I gle...

Odds stacked against you? Doesn’t matter. What matters is your mindset.  In this latest session of The DancePreneuring Studio, I share 7 advantages of having the odds stacked against you. You’ll be encouraged by these. : ) 1. There is no way to go but up, if you decide to choose to progress forward. You… The post #173: 7 Advantages of Having The Odds Stacked Against You [Podcast] appeared first on...

Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears. -Marcus Aurelius- It seems counterintuitive to rejoice in rejection but it is one of the best perspectives you can adopt for your physical, mental and emotional well being.  In the latest session of The DancePreneuring Studio, I share 5 reasons to rejoice in rejection so… The post #172: 5 Reasons to Rejoice in Rejection [Podcast] appear...

You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice. – Bob Marley – The above quote reminded me of dancer and author Renee Harris, who has overcome intense obstacles in dance, life and business. She is back with her new Brave and Fearless Workshop Series as we catch up on… The post #171: Why You Need to Be the Author of Your Life Story [Podcast] appeared first on Annett Bone .