And we’re off!

Spring has finally sprung here in the Washington, DC, area of the United States, and it’s beautiful and sunny… perfect weather for travel and for moving!

Last month was grey and rainy, but it took me to some amazing places.  Gothla US in Pomona, California, was successful and is always a great joy to participate in the production of this annual event.  Nearly everyone I have talked to about it tell me that it feels more like home than most festivals… all of the dark misfit dancers together in one place.  After that, I headed east to Switzerland, not only to teach two workshops, but also to visit a dear friend of mine who, with her husband, two cats, and child-on-the-way, moved to the land of chocolate and cheese several years ago.  My several days there were filled with walks, cheese, and relaxation.  From there, I took the train through the Alps and into Milan, Italy, where I taught three workshops and performed at Gothla.it.  What a fantastic weekend!  The sponsors, Silvia and her crew, took amazing care of both me and fellow instructor Morgana, and I met so many amazing dancers and people.  One of the things I love about my job is that I, the little girl who didn’t have many friends growing up, now have friends and contacts all around the world!  What a trip, yeah?

From there I drove down to my future home, Columbia, South Carolina, for the Columbia Alternacirque outdoor season opener.  The opening night wasn’t without challenges: a new backdrop, new lights, a taller stage, and near gale-force winds which threatened to blow away not only the backdrop but the stage to which we had tied it…. not to mention that it threatened to blow out all of the spectacular fire props!  But, we did it, even if we were freezing cold in the wind and 40°F temperatures.  My visit to Columbia also resulted in signing a lease on a rental home with my best friend and partner in crime/dance/adventure, Natalie Brown.  We will have a small dance studio in the new place, available for private lessons and group lessons for up to 4 people at a time.  It will be my first-ever in-home studio!

Back up in the DC area, I had my intensive, which we had to postpone because of low registration… so… those of you who keep asking for an intensive with me: What can I do next time to make sure that it’s easier for you to register?  Location, price, time of year?  Let me know.  Without you, I am nothing, dear students!

What’s on the horizon?  Moving, of course…and a few other events that you might want to know about…  in New Orleans, Charlottesville, Virginia.; Louisville, Kentucky.; Washington DC; Barcelona, Spain; Oahu, Hawaii; and Las Vegas, Nevada.  Check it all out here…..

For now… I hope to see some of you soon, somewhere on my travels. Happy spring!