Choosing a concert name that captures the essence of the year is never easy. I always try to find something that reflects the feeling or theme of the time. This year, the word Legacy felt right. It’s not a word I use lightly; it carries weight, meaning and history. The name has really made meContinue reading “Keeping the Legacy”
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Beyond the Studio Walls
When I look back on my dance journey, I can see clearly that it wasn’t a straight line — in fact, it was very zig-zagged. It was full of detours, stop-starts and moments where I had to figure things out. I was lucky to have people encourage me along the way, but what I didn’tContinue reading “Beyond the Studio Walls”
It’s Only an Opinion
Competitions play an important role in a young dancer’s training, and the results often feel like a big deal, especially when they’re competing regularly. The competition scene has changed significantly in recent years, with new events regularly emerging. As a result, there are more adjudicators, each with their own opinions, leading to increasingly diverse resultsContinue reading “It’s Only an Opinion”
Let’s Talk About Ethics
I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years, and just when I think I’ve seen it all, something happens that reminds me the bar for ethics in the dance world can drop lower than a limbo stick. The dance world has always had its messy moments. Studios splitting, students being poached, allegiances shifting. ButContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Ethics”
Kate Grazioli 