Happy National Dance Day!

 Every day is a good day to dance, in my opinion. 

But, National Dance Day brings a special opportunity to celebrate the power of movement. 

I created a short of some of JCWK Dance Lab's photos. 

How are you celebrating dance today? 

Advice from a glacier

We can learn so much from nature if we pay attention. 

Movement and metaphor in glacial exploration

The dance artists of JCWK Dance Lab and I are building, sliding, folding, cracking, and breaking apart in our latest research exploring glaciers. 

September Slow Down

 There's a lot happening in our world right now and a lot of uncertainty. 

May we find moments throughout September to slow down. 

In a slight twist of irony that's not lost on me, I'm sharing this video: 7 minutes of movement condensed into 27 seconds. 

#JulyJoy happens In Nature

 It's July! That means we go to "In Nature's Studio" with Reading Theater Project and the Reading Public Museum. This is always a fun collaboration between a variety of artists and the curators of the Museum's galleries. 

Here's a little "block" of our research:

Explore Reading's Flamenco artist

 Last month on the Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange, I sat down with Berks native and Flamenco artist Amanda Pena. 

Check it out and let me know how you did with the rhythms:

The Greater Reading Area Dance Exchange is produced by JCWK Dance Lab and airs on BCTV every Thursday at 7pm. It's also available to stream on BCTV's YouTube channel. 

Stories from the studio with Megan

 #TuesdayTip

A dance performance requires collaboration and clear communication among many different people. Veterinarians also have to work effectively with people AND animals. JCWK Dance Lab artist Megan shares some of the ways dance has influenced her role as a veterinarian.