I'm loving this solo jazz choreo by Angelique Larque, performed at Savoy Cup 2016 recently in Montpellier, France. Angelique's musicality, variety of movement, tonal changes, body control, and character are outstanding. And she perfectly embodies the song with her dance. I'm curious to know her dance background now!
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Foodie Adventures in LA: Ramen, Frozen Custard, Korean Fried Chicken, and More
This past weekend, I got to spend time with David, one of my favorite people on the planet, doing one of my favorite things, going on foodie adventures. David, a self-described "princess" who won't wait in line for anything, was a very good sport. Basically all we did was drive around LA and wait in…
Andy Warhol’s “Dance Diagram [3] [‘The Lindy Tuck-In Turn-Man’]” (1962)
Here’s a weird piece of art that I didn’t expect to encounter this weekend. I was visiting the new “Broad” contemporary art museum in Los Angeles when I came across this Andy Warhol piece on the third floor. Entitled Dance Diagram [3] [‘The Lindy Tuck-In Turn-Man’] (1962) this was part of a series of paintings Andy Warhol…
Daniil Nikulin does next level solo jazz at Jazz Roots 2016
I have no idea who Daniil Nikulin is, but I’m already a huge fan. In this video Daniil performs some ridiculously creative, eccentric and breathtaking solo jazz at the Jazz Roots festival in Paris last weekend. Apparently he’s a dancer living in Moscow. I can’t even wrap my brain around all the different kinds of…
Jazz Splits Practice
I'm starting to feel stronger doing the jazz splits, a foundational move both for vernacular jazz / tap and street dance. I've been able to do the drop part for awhile. But getting the mechanics of pulling myself up after the drop has bedeviled me until fairly recently. Here's a recent video of me practicing…
Rik as a Powerpuff Person
Sorry how can I NOT do this? I'm sorry. (Not really.) Via Powerpuffyourself.com.
March 2016 Health Check: Carb Control, Keeping Active, Crushing Weight Goal!
March so far has been a great month health-wise. I've been keeping active, staying lean, and eating clean. Here's my current health activities and progress: Exercise: I'm still running at least 2 miles 3-4 times a week and dancing about 5 days a week (house, lindy hop). I wish I had time for more biking! I've actually managed to do…
My 10 Second Handstand Challenge
For the month of February, I decided to challenge myself to be able to hold a handstand for 10 seconds. I was inspired by this instructional video by Bay Area dancer Onisha that she posted at the end of January. You can see how I did in the video below. Enjoy! Now I'm thinking…
Keeping the Channel Open
I've been thinking hard for the past month or so about this quote from the dance legend Martha Graham about staying true to your own personal voice in whatever you create. Blogger James Clear recounts a story about Agnes De Mille, another dance legend in her own right in the 1940s, who was confused and troubled…
Preparing for Spontaneity: Thoughts on Performing at Diggs Deeper
About a six months ago, I went to a street dance performance and thought to myself, “I should do this.” It was called “Diggs Deeper,” a unique dance performance series that is now in several cities around the country. Six months later, I did it. Here’s how I got there. Diggs Deeper is a non-profit whose…