Soo.. after a few stops and starts, Mr. E and I have finally gotten back into the groove with our Sunday strength practice for the past few weeks. I’ve been noticing the benefits, especially combined with my Monday BOOST sessions, where I repeat portions of our Sunday workout and apply them to dance. I’ve been… Read More September Strength
The falling of the leaves. One of my favorite photos ever by the amazing Die Elster This picture was made during our very first photo shoot together, in Aachener Stadtpark, about 4 years ago. We used a red silk veil for the movement at the top, plus 4 more red silk fan veils for the ‘drape’… Read More Sound and Vision
A few impressions from our latest walk in Würmtaler Wald. There’s nothing like a brisk nature walk. A great way to recalibrate our senses, move our limbs, empty our minds, and replenish our souls. Enjoy!
And suddenly it’s fall. September has always been one of my favorite months. With cooler nights, slightly shorter days, but still quite a bit of light. It feels quieter. A bit more internal. Something I’m feeling ready for after a few bustling summer months. It’s the moment right before the leaves start turning, at least… Read More September Signs
As I know for many of you this has been quite a jam-packed month, and movement/self care is often the first thing to go(ha!) Here are a few quick tips to keep yourself in healthy motion, especially in busy times: make it easy! only start dress the part follow your intuition prep your space try… Read More How to Keep Moving
August Eschweiler Wald. I love how the woods are different every time we walk there. Still familiar, but ever changing. The trees, the grass, the light, the leaves, the lily pond. Always renewing. Life stays in motion. Same, but different. Just like us. Enjoy! Where was your latest walk? Share below!
When in doubt.. turn out! Hip rotation is one of the things I have struggled with for the longest time, yet it is essential for so many movements, from dance to martial arts. Thankfully, it can be dramatically improved and freed up using movement. I’ve put together a little 9-minute home practice routine that you… Read More Turnout Tutorial
Hello dear all, In today’s blog post I would like to share a few (or well, many!) of my favorite tips for dancing with a silk veil. Proper Care and Storage 1. Iron. Your. Veil I think this is the most important (really!) piece of advice on dancing with silk I have ever received (it… Read More Tips for Silk Veil
I’ve always loved kung fu movies. love the skills, the speed, the fluid movements of weapon arts. One of the things I’ve always wanted to learn is shaolin staff or bo staff. See this video starting at 3:00 in this awesome action scene from Stephen Chow’s ‘kung fu hustle’: So.. in this age of online… Read More Staff Stuffs
As mentioned in my digital workshop ‘Posing for Pictures 2’ – this is an amazing book, filled with glamorous pictures and practical tutorials. Your Beauty Mark by Dita Von Teese, It’s a treasure trove of detailed makeup, hair and styling tips, featuring tons of gorgeous images and inspiration for creating beautiful pictures and portraits. It… Read More Your Beauty Mark by Dita Von Teese
