Tag: dance

ARE YOU A BAD BUNNY?

Today is the day to talk about Bad Bunny. No, not the one below, but one of the most successful music artists in the entire world. He is also an American. "We’re not savage. We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans." - Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, aka … Continue reading ARE YOU A BAD BUNNY?

KEEP ON DANCING

One Hit Wonders, 1965 Edition, by Rich Paschall It is the Diamond Anniversary for some groups that have only managed one hit song. I have for you my Top Ten one-hit wonders of 1965. Some may not like the order and call me The Jerk. Followers of the orange guy may shout Liar, Liar. Can … Continue reading KEEP ON DANCING

INSTRUMENTAL HITS

1975 Edition, by Rich Paschall It was a big year for Instrumental hits. We will count down our favorites for this Golden Anniversary. Follow along to see how many you remember. Your dad might remember The Hustle. https://youtube.com/shorts/VSdlZW-bt3Q?si=boLIFnYthK2C6hT7 They are not all free from words. One will advise you to "Do the Hustle." Another will … Continue reading INSTRUMENTAL HITS

I WON’T BE A BALLERINA

It think it is too late to redo my career choice at this stage in my life. Just getting my spine to straighten up enough so I can actually walk takes a variety of medications designed to reduce pain and loosen muscles that rigidified overnight. Still ... I might have been a ballerina. All I … Continue reading I WON’T BE A BALLERINA

HOW I FAILED THE SHIMMY

The other night there was an amazing belly dancer. Watching her brought back personal memories of my brief foray into belly dancing. I am not much of a dancer. I didn't usually humiliate myself but no one was awestruck by my abilities. The Frug and the Pony? I could do them, more or less. I … Continue reading HOW I FAILED THE SHIMMY

HOTTER THAN FIRE

Hot Summer Dancing, by Rich Paschall Summer is in full swing, just like your dance moves. The nights are hot and the days are sweltering. We can tell by the sweat running down your flushed face that you are not just a Hot Child in the City, but that you have Dance Fever. It happens … Continue reading HOTTER THAN FIRE

I WILL NOT BE A BALLERINA (OR A COWBOY) – Marilyn Armstrong

When I was a girl, my mother took me to the ballet. She didn't take me to the typical "first ballet" for kids -- Nutcracker Suite -- which mommies take their little girls to see. Instead, she took me to the New York City Ballet Company, while Balanchine was still its choreographer. It was magic. … Continue reading I WILL NOT BE A BALLERINA (OR A COWBOY) – Marilyn Armstrong

HOTTER THAN FIRE – RICH PASCHALL

Hot Summer Dancing, by Rich Paschall Summer is in full swing, just like your dance moves. The nights are hot and the days are sweltering.  We can tell by the sweat running down your flushed face that you are not just a Hot Child in the City, but that you have Dance Fever. It happens … Continue reading HOTTER THAN FIRE – RICH PASCHALL

FAILING THE SHIMMY

Being at Karoun the other night and watching the amazing belly dancer brought back personal memories of my brief foray into belly dancing. I am not much of a dancer. I didn't usually humiliate myself too much as a kid, but no one was awestruck by my abilities. The Frug and the Pony? I could … Continue reading FAILING THE SHIMMY

RHYTHM METHOD

lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown The poem I’ve written below is based on the “Five Principles for Getting through the Trump Years,” given by Alice Walker in her speech at a reading in La Manzanilla, Mexico two nights ago on February 20, 2017. I was fortunate enough to be at that reading where … Continue reading RHYTHM METHOD