Dance Fitness vs Dance Performance
5 December, 2023
Over the years there have been various dance fitness crazes. From Five Rhythms to Zumba, there’s always some new version
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Tips for Making Memorable Characters for Solo Performances
28 November, 2023
I’ve discussed solo dance performances in this blog before, focusing on how they work and the stories we can tell.
How to Think of Stories for Dance Performance
21 November, 2023
Have you ever been to a dance performance and left thinking, what was that all about? You aren’t alone –
How to Use Movement to Build Characters for Stage and Screen
14 November, 2023
When you are building characters for the stage or the screen, movement is hugely important. It’s probably more important for
Stage Presence vs Stage Persona
7 November, 2023
Stage presence and stage persona are both terms used, sometimes interchangeably, in the performing arts. They don’t mean the same
Finding Your Artistic Voice
31 October, 2023
When you enter the world of being a professional artist, you need to have something that makes you stand out
How to Prepare for a Solo Performance
24 October, 2023
Solo performance can be a scary thing, but it has its advantages. I’ve been performing dance and dance theater solo
How to Use Improvisation in Practice and Performance
17 October, 2023
Improvisation is one of the best skills I ever learned in performing arts. And yes, I mean skill! It’s something
Crooked Paths to Home: New Short Story Collection
7 June, 2023
I have a new short story collection out! Crooked Paths to Home is a collection of seven short stories, ranging
Introducing my four new characters
23 November, 2022
FINALLY I’ve done it. The 4 characters, or my new alter egos, have been unleashed upon the world. There’s a
Artistic Alter Egos and the Next Step
11 October, 2022
I like alter egos. I never really considered myself an actress, but perhaps that was because to act you play
Why I don’t live in the West: an Essay
19 May, 2022
In July this year, I will have spent 10 years in Asia – from Cambodia to South Korea and then