Back in the Saddle Again

After graduating in May of 2012 and jumping straight into the world of organic farming, I have had little time to dance since my dance-intensive spring semester of 2012. This is partly due to the lack of energy left to put towards high-demanding work as choreography can sometimes be, but mostly due to the fact that once graduating, a student essentially loses access to the facilities of a university. For me, this included the simple but essential resource of a dance studio. I have, since graduating, taken ballet classes and participated in the Willamette improv group; however I have not given much time to my personal development as an artist. With my next farm employment not starting until April 6th, I would like to take time to do that now. My ability to do this right now is totally in thanks to a friend who is letting me use his painting studio as a dance studio. Like I said, space is essential and ridiculously hard to find. Today was my first day in the space. I am nervous about undertaking this process. I feel like a painter staring at a blank canvas, except instead of something to stare at it's just an empty room with my body awkwardly seeming to float in space. I decided to put on some music and just move around, without judgement, just to feel out the space and to get my creative juices flowing again. I did this for about an hour, frequently shooing away the urge to label my moves as generic and predictable. I am rusty to say the least, and I need to find my groove. I am excited for what a few short weeks can hold for me and so thankful for the opportunity to follow this through. More to come.