Aiken/Hauser Cotact & Improvisation Wkshp - - Dec 5 & 6 (Sat & Sun)

Reminder! Check it out. 

 

~~~~~~ $45 for both classes ~~~~~~~~~

Contact & Improvisation Workshop with

Chris Aiken & Angie Hauser

 

December 5 (Saturday) & 6 (Sunday)

1:00-4:00 PM both days

Price:  $45 for both, or $25 for single class.

at:

Baryshnikov Arts Centre, Studio 6A

450 West 37th St, Suite 501 (b/w 9th & 10th Aves)

 

SPACE IS LIMITED

To reserve your space, please:   

• RSVP at edwin.adkins@gmail.com soon

and

• send deposit of $10 *per class* you plan to attend to:

Edwin Adkins

PO Box 250051

NY, NY 10025

 

Directions by Mass Transit: [A, C, E to 34th St. & 8th Ave] or [1, 2, 3 to 24th St. & 7th Ave]

Please call 646-731-3200 for general information.

 

Workshop Description: 

Each of us has experienced heightened states of being through contact improvisation-times when we felt fearless and alive.  There are no recipes to create these moments, but training can lay the foundation for physical and emotional breakthroughs.  In this workshop we are specifically interested in developing our reflexes, our coordination, and the capacity to continually recycle our mental and physical energies back into the dancing.  At the core is the commitment to staying with the modulation of tone and weight in the body-so that the touch remains alive.  

The practice of contact improvisation includes the ability to move with ease and efficiency, the integration of the head, spine and limbs, and the ability to motivate movement from multiple centers within the body.  Students in the workshop will learn specific technical skills, somatic techniques, and principles of awareness and improvisation.

We are committed to individual coaching and group investigation of specific aspects of the work.  Come with questions, energy and commitment to serious training and playful, imaginative dancing.

Chris Aiken is a leading international teacher and performer in the field of dance improvisation and Contact Improvisation. His movement experience includes dance, theater, Contact Improvisation, compositional improvisation, Alexander Technique™, yoga, release techniques and athletic training. Chris has performed and collaborated with many renowned dance artists including Steve Paxton, Kirstie Simson, Nancy Stark Smith, Peter Bingham, Andrew Harwood and Angie Hauser. He has been presented the Walker Art Center, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, DTW and Bates Dance Festival, among others. He has received numerous awards including fellowships from the Guggenheim, Bush and Jerome foundations.  He has taught  Contact Improvisation and improvisation throughout North America, Europe and in Asia.  He is currently an assistant professor at Ursinus College (PA).

Angie Hauser is a dancer and teacher.  Her work is grounded in improvisation and performance reflecting the influences of contact improvisation, postmodern choreography, ballet and Butoh.  Since 2000, Angie has been a member of the Bebe Miller Company, where she contributes to the creation of award winning dance works that are performed throughout the United States. In 2006 Angie was awarded a BESSIE (N.Y. Dance and Performance Award) for Creation and Choreography for her work with Bebe Miller. As an improviser she collaborates with many gifted artists including Chris Aiken, Kirstie Simpson, K.J. Holmes, Darrell Jones, Andrew Harwood and Kathleen Hermesdorf.   She has also danced with the companies of Elizabeth Streb, Liz Lerman and Poppo Shiriashi.  She has taught improvisation, contact improvisation and dance throughout North America as well as Switzerland, Germany, France and Scotland.  Angie received her MFA in dance from the Ohio State University and holds a BA in Art History from University  of South  Carolina.

microFest

Philly Contact Improv microFest:
November 8th, 12-8pm
http://www.studio34yoga.com/
4522 Balitmore Avenue in West Philly

Angie Hauser/Chris Aiken master class ~ jam ~ performance ~ snacks ~ friendly people...
all packed into one manageable, affordable day @ Studio 34 Yoga l Healing l Arts.

Schedule:
12-3pm contact improvisation workshop w/ Chis and Angie, workshop description tba
3-4pm break (we'll provide snacks in the lounge)
4-6pm - contact improvisation jam
6pm - informal performance with Chris, Angie and others tba
7-8pm cool down

Pricing:

full day 14-day advance $35
full day door price $45
workshop alone $40
jam/performance alone $10

Preregistration: 

chris@deephouse.name

Send checks Made payable to PDP or Philadelphia Dance Projects:
c/o Chris Deephouse
1105 Brantin Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

chris@deephouse.name
610.585.5802 (cell) please call evenings and weekends.

Chris Aiken is a leading international teacher and performer of dance improvisation and contact improvisation.  Over the past two and a half decades his work has evolved through ongoing investigations of performance, composition, movement technique and design.  His work has been significantly influenced through the somatic practice of the Alexander Technique, ideokinesis, yoga and Rolfing.  Chris has performed and collaborated with many renowned dance artists including Steve Paxton, Kirstie Simson, Nancy Stark Smith, Peter Bingham, Andrew Harwood, Patrick Scully and Angie Hauser.  He is a Guggenheim Fellow and an assistant professor at Ursinus College.  Chris is currently touring a new work entitled “Dwell” co-created with Angie Hauser. 

Angie Hauser is a dance-maker, performer and teacher. Her work is grounded in improvisation and performance and reflects the influences of contact improvisation, ballet, butohand contemporary dance techniques.  Angie is a member of Bebe Miller Company. In 2006 she received a BESSIE Award for her collaboration with Miller. She has also danced with the companies of Elizabeth Streb, Liz Lerman and Poppo Shiriashi and performed with many gifted artists including Kirstie Simpson, Andrew Harwood, Kathleen Hermesdorf, K.J. Holmes and Darrell Jones.  Her creative work also includes her ongoing collaboration with Chris Aiken resulting in performances and workshops in the U.S. and in Europe, including their project, Dwell , co-commissioned by the National Performance Network. She has taught improvisation and dance throughout the U.S. and in Switzerland, Germany, Canada and Scotland. 

Life is movement.

Life is movement.
Movement is vibration.
Vibration is life.

What is the frequency of life?

Can we tune into the vibrations, pick up the cadence of the
oscillation of life? Does each life have it's own frequncy? Are our
souls tuned differently from any one else? Or do humans vibrate as
one? Can we find common understanding at common frequency? Does the
earth hum? Can we listen to the world to know what is to come. My
ancestors believed that the bees could tell you what the summer and
winter would bring. Thier tune would forcast the health of their
harvest, fertility of their livestock, and over all good fortune.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

No class sept 7th

Because of the fringe and because of th Rockies, I'm cancelling class
this monday, sept 7th.

I want to extend a special thank you to Greg Holt for his teaching and
energy in the month of August. If you missed it, don't worry, I'm sure
he'll be gracing the dance floor at the parlor again soon.

Class will resume as normal sept 14th. 7pm. Come on out as a break
from a busy fringe and LiveArts schedule, bring a ticket or playbill
from any show you saw and class is only $10.

Big things are happening this 2009/2010 contact improv at the parlor
season. There is a big november in the works (I mean HUGE!) details
will be coming very soon, along with other contact perfomances and
events that will be happening in the fall.

Drop me a line and share your summer inspirations with me, movement or
otherwise.

Looking forward to dancing with you all as we move in to the new season.

Class info:
Monday nights
7pm - 9pm followed by an open jam until 10pm.
@The Parlor (1170 s broad st)

Please come before 7 so you can be a part of the opening circle and
warm up. It does wonders for understanding and cohesion.

Sliding scale : $12-$15/class
$50 class card for 5 classes (please use within 3 months)
I'm also open to trade and barter, make me an offer.
I'd rather people come and dance.

Be well.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

A Contact Improv Summer

Monday nights @ The Parlor continue to rise to new heights.

Come on out this Monday (July 27th) for class with me, Adams Berzins. We've dug deep into the world of awareness and momentum the last few months and I want to up the ante and see us work with inversions and lift to see where our new awareness takes us. Even if you are new to contact, don't be afraid, we want to have you find your lift and height. Just feeling a split second of surrender to weight can be the building block to high flying or inverting. You don't have to be a hulk to give lift and you don't need to be a veteran contacter to be lifted and feel comfortable with a little, or a lot of, loft. All levels are always welcome.

After a well attended, exciting and truly successful class last week, the talented Greg Holt will be teaching his very own series through out the month of August. TIME CHANGE - starting @ 7:30 pm - TIME CHANGE. 

GREGORY HOLT is a freelance dancer moving heartily around Philly.  He is a core member of the collaborative Green Chair Dance Group, and also dances with several local choreographers. He has made dance films with fellow dancer An Kaler, which have been shown in numerous international queer and dance film festivals. With a strong interest in improvisation and shared authorship, he has performed with many provisional, virtual, and experiemental groups. He teaches seminars in dance composition at the Institute for Dance Art in Linz, Austria.

Come on out and breathe your energy into this ever growing community. 

The classes/jams are every Monday night @ the parlor (1170 S Broad st)  

Class start @ 7pm - please arrive the opening circle

Open jamming begins after 8:30pm

$12-$15 sliding scale

5 classes for $50

$5 just to jam 

Be well. 

Thank you. Paldies.

Adams

Also in improv news:

Seeking 15-20 Improv Dancers! 
Transverse Orientation: A piece about celestial navigation and the orbit of moths around a light bulb. A meditation on nature, knowledge, and solitude, revealed through improvisational dance. There will be one five hour rehearsal followed by two performances (September).  Dancers will be asked to view some videos of moth movement patterns before rehearsal and some dancers may be asked to deliver short, scripted monologues during the performance. Please contactrzfeldman@gmail.com if interested. 

Fwd: Dwell with Chris Aiken & Angie Hauser

Thank you. Paldies. 

Adams

Begin forwarded message:

From: Angie Hauser <angiehauser3@earthlink.net>
Date: July 15, 2009 8:50:52 AM EDT
To: Adams Berzins <phillycontactadams@me.com>
Subject: Fwd: Dwell with Chris Aiken & Angie Hauser

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DWELL
Performance and Improvisation Intensive
with Chris Aiken and Angie Hauser

August 9 (Sunday evening) – August 13 (Thursday afternoon)

http://earthdance.net/programs/dwell09.htm

This workshop focuses on the dynamic exploration of dance improvisation and performance, centered around the process of transforming space into place, and creating worlds for our imaginations to dwell. We approach this by engaging in an eclectic collection of activities, including movement and sensory training, contact improvisation, improvisation scores, building, designing and observing. Bring your curiosity, imagination and appetite for serious play. Photo byWilliam Federking.Register by July 10^th and Receive $35 off!!

 

 

Chris Aiken is a leading international teacher and performer of dance improvisation and contact improvisation.  Over the past two and a half decades his work has evolved through ongoing investigations of performance, composition, movement technique and design.  His work has been significantly influenced through the somatic practice of the Alexander Technique, ideokinesis, yoga and Rolfing.  Chris has performed and collaborated with many renowned dance artists including Steve Paxton, Kirstie Simson, Nancy Stark Smith, Peter Bingham, Andrew Harwood, Patrick Scully and Angie Hauser.  He is a Guggenheim Fellow and an assistant professor at Ursinus College.  Chris is currently touring a new work entitled "Dwell" co-created with Angie Hauser. 

Angie Hauser is a dance-maker, performer and teacher. Her work is grounded in improvisation and performance and reflects the influences of contact improvisation, ballet, butoh and contemporary dance techniques.  Angie is a member of Bebe Miller Company. In 2006 she received a BESSIE Award for her collaboration with Miller. She has also danced with the companies of Elizabeth Streb, Liz Lerman and Poppo Shiriashi and performed with many gifted artists including Kirstie Simpson, Andrew Harwood, Kathleen Hermesdorf, K.J. Holmes and Darrell Jones.  Her creative work also includes her ongoing collaboration with Chris Aiken resulting in performances and workshops in the U.S. and in Europe, including their project, Dwell , co-commissioned by the National Performance Network. She has taught improvisation and dance throughout the U.S. and in Switzerland, Germany, Canada and Scotland.  

Together, their ongoing collaboration includes Dwell , co-commissioned by the National Performance Network.

 

 

Location: Earthdance, Plainfield, MA USA. Earthdance is a dance retreat center in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts featuring two beautiful dance studios, farmhouse, comfortable dorm accomodations, vegetarian cuisine, wood-stove sauna, spring-fed swimming quarry, and 100 acres of magnificent hills.

 

 

Tuition/Room/Board All Inclusive:

 

Student Rate: Economically challenged students and the unemployed: $370

Regular Rate: Employed but struggling (teacher, librarian, lots of kids, etc.): $400

Professional Rate: Actually contributing to your retirement plan (support the arts!): $430

Contributor Rate: Contributing additional funds, so that we may offer scholarships and discounts: $480

 

Register by July 10^th and Receive $35 off!!   Information at http://earthdance.net/programs/dwell09.htm

 

 

 

7/6/09

Funeral

What does it mean to be a good man?

Sara&Juma

Juma&killian

Joy&jonathan = Michele&nicole

6/15/09

Everybody6/8/09

Rowan

Ellis&Nicole

Barry&Jonathan

Liz & Shoshana - Julie & Killian

Joseph and Ellis

Contact Improvisation Round Up

Contact Improvisation Round Up

Thank everyone who's come to the first two weeks of our Mondays in May series. If you haven't made it yet, don't miss another step, there are two weeks left.

This week - may 18th- Sara Narva returns with another fun and exciting class.

We've rooted ourselves into listening and awareness, and finding the possibilities that can arise from that place. Find out where you can go when you make yourself aware.

Come on down to The Parlor
(1170 S. Broad st.)

Class starts at 7PM - please come 5-10 minutes early to sign in and warm up.

Jam starts after 8:30 - so if you're only coming to jam, please come after that.

$12-$15 per class
$50 for 5 classes deal
Other discounts and arrangements available

Photos and info available at:
http://foodanddance.blogspot.com

further info available from: PhillyContactAdams (at) me.com or yahoo.com

Also some performances and workshops and stuff that are coming up in the contact world are listed below. So check them out and support the community. We can all have a better community if each of us gives what we can.


1.

Adaobi Kanu, Lee Fogel, and Alie Vidich invite you to their performance and workshop of Catch-22.
       Friday May 22, 2009 @ 8pm
       Calvary Church on 48th and Baltimore
       $10-15 sliding scale
                  Voices Unleashed Presents a piece about gun violence in the city. Come see our work, share your thoughts,
                  get ready to move and be part of our experiment. Just because we're dancing don't think we'll let you get off that easy.
                  Help Us Bring Art to Schools! This work will tour to schools all over Philadelphia and every dollar raised will fund this our project
Visit us at: www.myspace.com/voicesunleashed

2.

Members of the Philly Contact Collective (Rowen Haigh, Lee Fogel, Henken Bean, Kate Speer, and Jenny Sawyer) will be performing an original improv piece in Festivus, Philly's first annual GLBT Arts Festival!   Join us for this fun, PG, and thought-provoking event!
        May 30th at 1 pm
        May 31st at 6 pm
        119 Arts center at 119 South Street
             in the Curry Rehearsal Space


Have something else you'd like shared with my Philly Contact List. Let me know and we can get the word out.

Mondays in May Continues

Great start to an exciting series! Mondays in May continue with Adams
Berzins.

Thank you very much to Sara for a great class and to everyone that
came out.

Some photos are up and more will follow @
http://foodanddance.blogspot.com

The class continues with Me this coming Monday.

@ The Parlor (1170 S. Broad st)
7-8:30 Class (Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and warm up)
9-10 Open Jamming (Please arrive after 8:30 if you plan to come just
to jam)

Sliding scale - $12-$15 for the class and jam, $5 for just the jam
Discounts are available so just ask. We'll work something out to keep
you dancing.

We're going to continue opening up awareness and working on momentum
in the dance. We were scratching the surface at the end of Sara's
class and are hoping to carry that on through this week.

5/4/09 Mondays in May

Mondays in May

Mondays in May - Contact improvisation series with Sara Narva and
Adams Berzins

Starting This Monday, May 4th

This series is a collaborative effort of the gifted improv dancer and
teacher Sara Narva and Monday class/jam stalwart Adams Berzins. This
series is looking to develop the building blocks of contact improv
which can allow anyone to find flight and momentum in their dance.
Unlock your awareness and find inspiration for your movememt life with
contact improv.

Class is $40 for the full month or
$12-15 sliding scale for each class
Registration not required but encouraged - saranarva (at) gmail.com or
phillycontactadams (at) me.com

7pm to 10pm
Class starts at 7:00pm
(please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and warm up)
8:30 - transitional structure
9:00 - open jamming
($5 for the transition and jam, please arrive after 8:30 for jamming)

Located at The Parlor - 1170 S Broad st (@ Federal)

For further information on this series or other contact improv related
news:
Phillycontactadams (at) me.com.

Looking forward to moving with you.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Pay What You Can - class/jam

Monday night - April 27th
Contact improvisation with Adams Berzins

April 27th - Pay what you can.
Suggested donation between $7-$10

We are going to unlock the pathways within the body to find momentum
and lift in the dance. Contact Improvisation is a great tool for all
dancers and movers. It's a choreographic tool and also a great way to
explore the boundries of your own movement vocabulary.

Time: 7-10pm
Warm up and class starts at 7pm
Open jam follows class
(if coming only to jam please come around 8:45)

Place: The Parlor
1170 S. Broad st
(Broad @ Federal)

5 class for $50 package available
Other discounts for future classes available.

Questions or further info: Phillycontactadams (at) me.com

NEXT MONTH:
Mondays in May with Sara Narva & Adams Berzins
$35-$40 for the full month series
Reservations not required, but greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

May CI series w/ Sara Narva & Adams Berzins

First off - April 27th - this coming Monday:

Pay What You Can Class and Jam
Suggested donation starting @ $10, but we'll take what you can bare.
So come on out and give contact a chance.

7-8:30ish - class
8:30 - 9 - transition
9-10 - open jam

5 class for $50 deal is still available.
Plus other discounts so don't hesitate to ask.

Mondays in May Contact Series with Sara Narva & Adams Berzins

Sara and I are working on a series of continuing themes that we'll
develop throughout the month of May. You don't need to commit to the
whole month, but we'd love to have you there. Broad themes will be
explored to allow the pathways to flight and continuous contact
movement to occur more naturally. We'll work to open up the awareness
that allows us to reach and accept truely breathtaking and ultimately
fulfilling dances. We're looking to break out, so I hope you'll join us.

Sara will teach May 4th and 18th
Adams will teach May 11th and 25th

Special pricing if you pay for the whole month in advance on the
sliding scale of $35-$40

Otherwise the normal $12-15 per class/jam scale applies.

Reservations aren't required but definitely appreciated, so please
contact:
phillycontactadams (at) me.com or saranarva (at) gmail.com if you plan
to attend.

Same CI time:
7-10pm Mondays at the parlor in south Philly (1170 S Broad)
2 hour class + 1 hour open jam

Http://foodanddance.blogspot.com
Twitter: adberzins
Phillycontactadams (at) me.com

Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in contact
improv or just interested in expanding their movement vocabulary,
especially any dance students that may fall into your sphere of
influence. (extra special discounts for students are available).

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

A few notes on safety

When dancing contact, everyone needs to look out for themselves, but
also everyone needs to be aware of the other dancers in the space.

It is most important to be aware of the backs of the legs and knees.
This is a sensitive area susceptable to serious injury if everyone is
not aware of themselves. There is more to successful contact than
skill or partnering ability, listening to your partner as well as the
movement in the dance space will allow you to find great inspiration
while also avoiding disaster.

Another thought is on gripping. Gripping and holding someone's wrist
or leg in a way that prevents them from moving freely is not only
potentially unsafe but blocks the movement conversation. Someone can't
explore the full range of possibilities if they are being held on to.
It is up to you as a dancer to convey your movement intentions with
your body rather than limiting your partner's body.

Just a few thoughts and concerns that needed to be addressed.

Be well everyone.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Graeme & greg

Greg & gabi

Adi&Gabi

Last night's free jam

Great Jam last night.

Well attended. A couple of old faces some new faces and some welcome
surprise faces.

Thank you everyone. We're going to try and make the free thing a
regular happening, here and there to mix it up a little.

I'm also going to try and keep up with the posting. Hope you all will
enjoy the ramblings.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Jam

Jam

Jammy jam

Jammy jam

Monday Night Free Jam

> Free Contact Improv Jam!
>
> This Monday night, April 6th, at The Parlor- 1170 S. Broad st
>
> 7-10pm
>
> There will be a lead warm up for about 45 minutes, and then a few
> introductory opening structures, opening the flood gates into open
> contact improv jamming.
>
> Things to know:
> 1. Wear comfortable, free moving clothes. No jeans, buckles, pointy
> or rough things.
> 2. Dance as much as you'd like, with whoever you'd like. Come dance
> your dance.
> 3. All levels of dance experience. If you've wanted to try contact
> but couldn't make it before, this jam is the perfect FREE opportunity.
>
> Also - special deal available only at this week's free jam:
> 5 class for $40 that's $8 for 3 hours of class.
>
> Come and enjoy.
>
> Comments questions etc to Phillycontactadams (at) me.com
>
>
> Thank you. Paldies.
> Adams

Monday Night Contact is On Like Donkey Kong

> Hello Party People!
>
> Just another friendly reminder about Monday Night Contact Improv w/
> Adams @ The Parlor on Monday nights.
>
> We had some scheduling issues last week, so I hope no one braved the
> winter wonder last week to find us not there. Rest assured that we
> are ready to rock and roll this coming Monday, March 9th.
>
> The nitty and the gritty:
>
> Every Monday Night -
> 1170 S. Broad St. (@ Federal st) in South Philly
> 7-10 PM
> 7-8:30 is class
> 8:30 - 9 is transition
> 9-10 is Open Jamming
>
> Its only $12-15 (Sliding Scale) for all that awesome dancing.
> 5 class/$50
> Other discounts and arrangements are available, don't hesitate to ask.
>
> This week, we'll have Nicole Bindler leading facilitating this
> week's transition and jam. Nicole has a wealth of Improvisational
> experience and is starting to teach her own improv class Sundays out
> at Studio 34. I hope you'll come out and check her out this Monday.
>
> So come on down and check us out, even if you can only make the 9PM
> Jam, we'll welcome you with open arms. The only way to get back into
> dancing and doing contact, is to get out of the house and start
> dancing and doing contact.
>
> Thank you all so much for your interest in Contact in Philly and I
> hope to move with you all soon.
>
> Be Well.
> Adams

Audition Last Night

I think that everything went well. Around 24 people were there, but only about 5 guys, which in the dance world means that we have a higher chance of getting the job.

It was an interesting exercise in awareness as well. So I was glad to have had the experience regardless of how it all ends up.

The piece that will eventually come from this audition seems like a grand event, so I hope things work out well for my wife and me, and everyone else involved. It seemed like a good crowd, for the most part, a fun bunch to work with.

Geared up to share some of the ideas at class next Monday.

Wally Cardona

I have an audition tonight for Wally Cardona, a NYC based choreographer.

We'll see what happens . . .

Dinner Tonight

Probably Tilapia.

I'm thinking pan searing.

I think I have some potatoes lying about. Some Garlic Dill Oil or maybe rosemary oil.

We'll see, as always I appreciate your thoughts.

Dinner Last Night

Seared Tuna (cooked through for my wife's sake)
Blanched Green Beans w/ Mustard/Butter/Lemon sauce

Class Last Night

Thank you Greg Holt for coming and facilitating the jam.

We worked a lot with weight in class last night.
Tipping into motion from standing.
Feeling the weight of the hands, swinging and such.
Sharing weight.
Sharing weight into falling. Simultaneous Contact Falling.
Giving and receiving impulses in a low table.
Full weight in a low table.
Rolling Low table.
Traveling across the space with impetus coming from Simultaneous Contact Falling.

Really great stuff.

Thanks to Greg, Claudia, and Ellis.

What is a perfect fried egg?

Dinner Tonight

I'm thinking an Indian inspired dish. Probably with cauliflower and veggies, chick peas and whatever else I think will work.

I had found a biryani recipe, but I can't find it. We'll see what happens.

Testing

Testing to see if this works.

Thank you. Paldies.
Adams

Last Night's Dinner

So it was cod.
Baked Cod with an improvised olive tapenade baked in an onion and mushroom broth
served with
Steamed cauliflower with smoked paprika and curry pan roasted chick peas topped with scallions
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dinner Tonight

Tuna or Cod? Unfortunately both Frozen. Any Thoughts?

Here we go!

Why not have my own blog to add to the scrum that's floating around the internet. I hope to review food I've eaten and cooked as well as share any insights or promotions for my business endeavors. I'll also review dance performances as well as give insights or promotions for dance events that I myself am a part of. So, for the one person that is reading ( and writing) things. Welcome.