MY RECENT POSTS
- Transgender, Transition,
Conversion and Christian
Experience
December 19, 2011 11:47PM - Confidence in Dancing
December 05, 2011 11:42PM - How to Choose a Ballet School
December 05, 2011 11:41PM - Behind the Magic: How Dancers
Create Music
November 23, 2011 09:00PM - On Turnout and Professional
Ballet
November 23, 2011 08:35PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Oh yes, one other
thing... the "Freedom Tower"
name is no
longer. It
h…”
May 12, 2011 09:49AM - “[quote]I love the
plums/grapes in the fountain
(they look
like plums but are
bunc…”
May 12, 2011 09:45AM - “I'm so glad you enjoyed
a day here
downtown.
I work
here, in one of the WTC
office…”
May 12, 2011 09:43AM - “Wow, thanks for
sharing!
How do you
think the recent changes in
our health care
sy…”
February 14, 2011 01:10AM - “Another issue --- not
directly related to
transgender
bathroom issues,
but (in my…”
January 07, 2011 10:32PM
Green Pumpkin's Links
Transgender, Transition, Conversion and Christian Experience
There are millions of transgender people, and millions of ways to be transgender. And now with the Internet, there are millions of personal transgender narratives on-line. Everyone is different, of course. But as I have read through dozens of narratives over the years, I have come t… Read full post »
Confidence in Dancing
my confidence comes from the deeply held belief that I can dance better tomorrow than I did today, if I apply myself to the issues at hand. I came to believe that as I trained, and watched myself improve and improve. You will need to build… Read full post »
How to Choose a Ballet School
Auditioning isn't just about getting in or not, it's also about
getting a chance to learn more about the school you're auditioning
for. And the more you learn, the better you will be able to make
informed decisions for yourself in the future.
My only suggestion is… Read full post »
Behind the Magic: How Dancers Create Music
This post is in answer to the question:
In what ways do you work toward establishing a more complete connection to music?
Have you ever seen a dancer seemingly emanate the music through
their dancing in a way that stood out?
How is quality of performance influenced by… Read full post »
On Turnout and Professional Ballet
You feel that your turnout suffers. But you would be
astounded to learn how many really famous ballerinas had turnout
that was far less than 180 degrees, or had "bad feet." Anna
Pavlova and Margot Fonteyn, for example:
http://50yearsindance.com/2011/10/16/margot-fonteyns-feet-do-not-need-t… Read full post »
Workshop Dance Performance
So.... I performed at a small workshop performance this weekend. Below is a video frame grab from a rehearsal.
This dance was not specifically or solely about transgender themes. The main focus was on two people, dealing with difficult issues, who meet and find some solace throug… Read full post »
Why We Need the Fourteenth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution stipulates that anyone born in the USA is an American citizen. Recently, there have been voices calling for a recall -- or at least reinterpretation -- of this amendment. The claim is that illegal immigrants abuse it by doing whatever they c… Read full post »
Growing Up Transgender
Turkey Time!
A local ballet studio is offering free classes on Thanksgiving day. So... I was inspired to make a turkey costume for the occasion!
After a Sunday spent running all over town looking for materials, and some lost sleep --- here are the results. Gobble, gobble!
&n… Read full post »
Ballet for the Gender Nonconforming
As a male-bodied ballerina, I can relate this dynamic from personal experience. The difference was, by the time I "quit", I was an adult and nearing… Read full post »
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