I’m still on the bandwagon, so here’s another Quick Takes Friday c/o Jen at The Conversion Diary.

{Episode 3 }

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Yesterday, I sprinted over to a dance studio after work, where I met renowned choreographer Luis Salgado.  He is working on Zapata! The Musical with one of the dancers from our company, Grisel.  The dances have some folklorico elements to them, so the company was invited to come to a pre production rehearsal to assist with staging and ideas.  The show will be performed at the New York Musical Theatre  Festival at the end of the month.  It was an incredible opportunity to work with such talent!

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There are some great dancing photos over at Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everday.  Some of these will blow your mind!  I love this concept of seeing dancers in everyday moments of life.  From the artist’s statement:

As we get older and wiser, what happens to this enthusiasm, this ability to be wholly present in the moment? Why are these pure moments of passion so often replaced by cynicism, boredom, and indifference? As I played with my son, I thought about creating photographs that would show the world as if through the fantastical eyes of a child. The people in the images would be alive and in the moment, celebrating all aspects and emotions of everyday life.

Shortly after playing “bus”, I attended a performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company, and I knew immediately I had found my collaborators. Asking dancers to embody these ideals makes perfect sense. Dancers are storytellers. They’re trained to personify passionate moments, their bodies imbued with a stunning combination of artistry and athleticism. They create a fantasy world, offering us a deeper look into familiar settings. They bring to life what we feel but are unable to express physically.  Read the rest…

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I posted about an interesting calamity yesterday and my response.

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I’ve been seeing a podiatrist for an old ankle injury (tendinitis).  It’s amazing what physical therapy can do!!  My ankle is much stronger than it was two months ago, but the real reason I go is because I get to soak my feet in a whirlpool every.single.visit.  Love it!

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Well, I think I’ve worked out the lineup for the East Village Arts Party on July 14th.  Now to start practicing and revising some choreography…

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My family celebrated another vocation this week when my cousin, Br. Paul professed his simple vows.  Read about it here. 

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This moves my soul…

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~ Bonus Update ~

Last week, I shared a prayer request and would like to thank those who prayed.  Here’s the encouraging update!

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