Two messages make me a ‘believer’

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Shortly after I had completed the choreography and worship service of the cantata "The Seven Last Words of Christ," I was asked to choreograph and work with the choir to present another cantata for the same church. "A Shaker Service" was the new cantata and, since I knew very little about the Shakers, I began to do some research. I discovered that dance was part of their worship and that they also used meditation. I had always been curious about meditation, so I read several books about it … [Read more...]

Return To Authentic

"To have a self, to be a self is the greatest concession made to man; it is at the same time Eternity's demand upon him." - Soren Kierkegaard I loved this authentic quote enough to use it in my college one-act. Authentic, a favorite word and concept, is also my idea of success. A childhood memory and understanding offered that the world would work if we each were truly who we are. Now, many years later, that thought still rings true. Authentic, to me, is like a diamond; the gemstone is … [Read more...]