Better Late Than Never

I had planned on blogging during the experience in Tucson, and later, in Tampa. As you know, if you follow this blog, this didn't happen. I had good intentions. In the hotel room, after a day of workshops at Arts for All in Tucson, I sat down to write, but couldn't remember my password. I took it as a sign that blogging could wait until I had time to process the experience. (It certainly couldn't be a sign of failing memory!) So it is now two weeks plus a few days later, and I am back home in Atlanta after the week of June 6 - June 11 in Arizona and June 13 - June 15 at the Florida Dance Festival.

I have a couple of standout memories from each location. In Arizona:

• Early in the week, I didn't feel that one of the dance workshops went very well. The group was larger than I expected and I didn't get a good 'feel' for the energy in the room. However, a Arts for All staff member was watching this class, and later raved about it. She commented specifically about one of the students (a student with autism) who usually does not participate or interact. She thought it remarkable that this individual was a full and active participant in the dance class.


• We led a workshop open to the Tucson community on Saturday, and had over twenty folks show up. The session absolutely flew by, and the participants were reluctant to leave. Amazing how these dancers -- many of them strangers to one another -- came with open minds and hearts and a willingness to learn and experience. Wonderful!


• Kudos to Karin, Onur, Samir and Marshall for their great work during the week, both in the classroom and onstage.

In Tampa:

• Two television interviews and three print interviews! I felt like a celebrity. It is nice to be appreciated!


• Speaking of appreciation, Karin, Paulo, Vincent and Masha gave a stunning performance of section one of "The Path Beyond".

So, what is next for Full Radius Dance? For starters, the 2011/2012 season is the 20th anniversary of the founding of the precursor to Full Radius Dance, Dance Force! Stay tuned for news!