Core values aren't our purpose - they're our essence

This little dance from almost three years ago, embodies somethings that I have been feeling this week. What strikes me is the blurriness of the recording even though at the time my phone camera was pretty up to date. What else that strikes me is that I recall the sense(s) that came to me dancing on this particular day: freedom, anonymity, pause, power, sadness, confusion, direction, flow, tension,despair, grasping, searching/exploration. I also recall being moved by the music-- not sure it comes through here, in the same way that it felt from the inside but anyway, thought I would post it up instead of talking about politics. Come to think about it, my body is politics- remove your (Trump and his administration) dirty politics from my body. Here is my body and spirit being moved by something.

ATTENTION: Noguchi Taiso and butoh class at Waterline from 7-9 PM is CANCELLED for January 11

January 11, 2017

If you realize you are not there, that means you are there. That brings you back to where you are - back to square one. - Chögyam Trungpa

NeW YeAr Noguchi taiso and butoh class

December 31, 2016

The life and the death dancing together.

Noguchi Taiso classes as part of Butoh and Beyond: 8 week series

September 6, 2016

Noguchi Taiso has a great influence on my dancing and in my everyday life. I am happy to share its many benefits to all those that come to my classes. These classes are based on my time spent training with teachers and butoh dancers Mari Osanai and Imre Thormann.

Noguchi Taiso is not just for dancers, it welcomes all those interested in utilizing the weight of their bones, viscera, blood, and existence (thoughts, emotion, memories, hopes, desires, gratitude, regrets, etc) while cultivating a deeper relationship to the Earth we all call home. The more weight you give to the Earth the more you receive in return.