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Be here, now, and dance

Be here, now, and dance

Seattle & Portland dancers at Gator by the Bay 2026 with Grammy Award winner Chubby Carrier Your true home is in the here and the now.— Thich Nhat Hanh In last week’s letter from the editor, Let dance do the talking, I addressed the topic of talking...
Let dance do the talking 🤫

Let dance do the talking 🤫

Oh, don’t you dare look backJust keep your eyes on meI said, You’re holding backShe said, Shut up and dance with me — From the song Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon “I can either talk or dance; I can’t do both.” I’ve related this...
Courage to dance 💪

Courage to dance 💪

Screen capture near the end of the film Dancing Lives by BJ Bullert. If we could get world leaders to learn to dance — and corporate leaders — to be open, and dance with everyone…the world would be a radically different place. —Walter Dill A whirlwind...
Dance your way out of shy town 😳

Dance your way out of shy town 😳

Darling, don’t ever be too shy to dance your heart out.—Audrey Hepburn I can’t tell you how many dancers I’ve talked to who claim to be introverted, like me. Luckily, partner dancing is a great social pursuit for introverts! As Jenny Levina says...
Sublimely dancing with strangers ☺️

Sublimely dancing with strangers ☺️

Bellingham Honky Tonk Social Club event, photo and associated article by Eli Voorhies Our arms start from the back because they were once wings. —Martha Graham It’s thrilling — and intimidating, for me — to venture into an unfamiliar dance scene....