ADAPT Blog
80-20
It was the summer of 2005. I had been invited to teach at a wonderful studio’s summer intensive — five full days of classes. (Yes, back then, intensives were five days long!) Around that time, I’d been reflecting a lot...
The Selfless Act of Being Selfish
In the world of dance, selflessness is practically stitched into our DNA. Teachers pour themselves into their students, choreographers craft with competitions and directors in mind, and performers often bend themselves into knots chasing audience approval. We give and give...
Balancing Your Values and Integrity in a Noisy World
Introducing the Blog: A Space for Thought and Discussion This blog has been on my mind for quite some time. It takes courage to put ideas out there, but I’m excited to share this new platform with all of you....
A History of Jazz
Over the last few years of research, it has become clear to me that what many of us were taught about jazz dance were not based on the original intention of this style. The style / styles that so many...
A History of Tap
Tap Dance A melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds - Tap Dance is an American born artform. In its early stages tap dance grew from different influences such as English, Irish and African musical dance traditions. You can trace...
