by seattledance | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
The new dawn blooms as we free itFor there is always light,if only we’re brave enough to see itIf only we’re brave enough to be it—Amanda Gorman, from The Hill We Climb I awoke this morning from a dream wherein I was, as a dancer, in the follow’s role. There was...
by seattledance | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s nothing wrong with fear; the only mistake is to let it stop you in your tracks. —Twyla Tharp The headline “Suddenly Everyone Is Scared to Dance at Concerts and Clubs” (Wall Street Journal, Dec.31, 2025) — with the subtitle “More young...
by seattledance | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Seattle Dance Info blog is live! We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come. —Joseph Campbell It’s tempting — with a fresh calendar on the...
by seattledance | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hallie Kuperman and Alison Cockrill. Photo Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. —Pablo Picasso “Watching owner Hallie Kuperman and partner Alison Cockrill take center stage...
by seattledance | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire dance for the 1958 Life Magazine Christmas Special One outstanding Christmas for me was when my family lived in Altoona, PA. I was about 5-6 years old and presents included a highly cherished Pittsburgh Steelers helmet, shoulder pads and...
by seattledance | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Interview breakout session with Raul Malo at the 2023 Waterfront Blues Festival with Curtis Salgado, produced by Erika Olsen (Peter Dervin photo) If people feel a sense of inclusive joy when they hear the Mavericks’ music, then I’ve done my job. —Raul...
