Notes and thoughts about Jazz Dancing
This is a collection of short stories and observations on dancing, dancers and life as it relates to our art.
- ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL
I was a bigger fan than I realized!
- WE GOING TO KICK YOUR BUTT AT THE NEXT COMPETITION!
The comment above was left in our Guestbook. Dale had a pretty swift reaction to this one and it's worthy of being posted here!
- COLLEGE? CAREER? ARRGGHH!!! WHAT TO DO?
You're a senior in high school and getting ready to graduate. You're faced with a major decision. What are you going to do next? You've got four choices.
- SOME ADVICE ON CHOOSING A COLLEGE
The search for a college that's right for you can be stressful, but it doesn't have to if you are focused on your goal of becoming a professional dancer!
- CAREERS IN DANCE
There's a lot more you can do than you think!
- BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
By Dexter Foxworth - former Columbia City Jazz Dance Company Member
If I had listened to "you can't" I don't know where I would be today. But because I believed in myself & listened to what my heart was telling me, I have lived out my dreams not only as a dancer but in many other capacities as well. - FROM THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
I had the honor of judging a national competition this summer. It was quite an experience and taught me a lot!
- EMOTION POTION
Article about 'Dale on Dance" from the January 2002 issue of Dance Magazine written by Jessica Cassity.
- CHOICES
The path sometimes takes us in interesting directions, and we have to make choices...
- DANCING WITH FIRE
What makes the difference between a good jazz performance and a great jazz performance? We've got some ideas.
- THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVISATION
Improvisation is an important skill all dancers should be comfortable with. Want to know why?
- DANCING IN A BOX
It's very easy to get stuck in a rut and keep doing the same things over and over. Jump out of that rut and get creative again!
- Strong, Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-Free Schools and After-School Programs
On the Benifits of Dance....
A collection of articles on the benefits of taking dance from the conservatory level all the way to after-school programs. From William Modzeleski, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
