Category Archives: Dance

yoga as therapy

Posted on December 19, 2017 by perlgurl

Saturday’s class was less yoga and more therapeutic. One of those “It’s good for you” types of classes  even though it might not feel so great while you do it. It was essentially a private lesson too since I was … Continue reading →

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Dress Rehearsal

Posted on April 20, 2015 by perlgurl

Since I am not performing at the recital this year, I was able to take photos and video at the dress rehearsal for the recital.  I learned how to use the viewfinder “focuser” (I just found out it’s called a … Continue reading →

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Good times, bad lungs

Posted on February 1, 2015 by perlgurl

Last night was awesome. Went chasing the lights with many of my class mates and the lady aurora danced for us! It’s a beautiful day outside and I should be having a good time at dance class, but I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Space for New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2014 by perlgurl

2014 was a year of change and the beginning of some transformation. Space for Movement moved from being focused on a physical studio providing classes every night of the week, to focusing on my offerings of tribal belly dance and … Continue reading →

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Fear is the mind killer

Posted on September 20, 2014 by perlgurl

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourself, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Yes I can!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by perlgurl

I’m really excited about something coming up that is both scary and fun. I don’t want to say too much since I still have some amount of fear, but I know I can do this. I can do this!! I … Continue reading →

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Back in the classroom

Posted on September 9, 2014 by perlgurl

After a summer break I was back in the studio tonight with two classes taught and wonderful students willing to learn. It’s like coming HOME!

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Postive reinforcement

Posted on September 8, 2014 by perlgurl

“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later.” ~ Richard Branson I saw this on a friend’s facebook page today. The timing is excellent, as … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 8, Friday, July 4

Posted on July 7, 2014 by perlgurl

Staying inside and off my feet due to an injury and I’m trying to make the most of this “downtime” so I’ve been doing some very much needed file management on my home laptop and desktop machines, plus I”ve taken … Continue reading →

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Midnight Sun Weekend: Yoga Teacher Training, Midnight Sun Festival and fire!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by perlgurl

Another quarter of my 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training achieved this past weekend. Finished the weekend with a lovely dinner among my fellow students and then I got to play with some fire. Must do that more often! And … Continue reading →

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