Tsunami Studio

A chance to dance in Cannon Beach

 
New Year's Day 2010 is only three days away.  Wow!  And now what?   What's next for you as one year comes to a close and another one is about to begin?  I'm reminded of a particular line in a Mary Oliver poem that says, "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" 

Above all else... over the voices that whisper sweet wishes and the voices that roar passionate dreams...beyond the shoulds and coulds and the maybes and the might-nots...there is an answer I return to again and again with no hesitation and no self-doubt...above all else, I plan to dance. 

I will dance my days filled with glee and sorrow. 
I will dance today. 
I will dance tomorrow. 
I will dance with others. 
I will dance alone. 
I will dance why not and just because.
I will dance ridiculous joy and fun.
I will dance for laughter.
I will dance for love. 
I will dance on solid ground and on clouds high above.
I will dance my madness. 
I will dance my fear. 
I will dance in faraway places
and those near and dear. 
I will dance because I can and because I must. 
I will dance because it's what my spirit trusts.
I will dance in the morning light and in the setting sun. 
I will dance until my dance is done. 

This Friday, January 1, 2010 from noon until 2:00pm, Elia and I will be hosting a special dance to welcome in and celebrate the New Year.  We invite you to come to Cannon Beach and dance your one wild and precious life.  Happy New Year's to you and yours!  We wish you a safe and insanely good holiday.
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New Year's Day Dance Details

WHERE: Chamber of Commerce  207 N. Spruce Street

WHEN:  Friday, January 1 from 12:00-2:00pm

$12 per person or two for $20

 

Dance Your Blessings in December

This month we're continuing to offer two classes each week at the Lotus Yoga studio in Astoria.  Elia is facilitating the Explorations class on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:15 p.m. and Lisa is facilitating the Sanctuary class on Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  

The holidays tend to be hectic times and so perhaps it's even more important now than at any other time of the year to pause and give thanks for all you are and all you have in your life.  Dance provides us opportunities to reflect and also to rest. Movement of the body often brings stillness to the mind.  And stillness of the mind...that's an exquisite gift only you can give yourself this holiday season.

We invite you to join us this month as we explore contact improv on Wednesdays and "Reasons for the Season" on Sundays.  

Wednesday classes are December 16, 23 and 30.

Sunday classes are December 13, 20 and 27.

There are many reasons we celebrate this time of year with special events, family gatherings and holiday festivities.  I chose four reasons for us to dance in celebration with this month.  Last Sunday we danced JOY.  This Sunday we'll dance LOVE.  The following Sunday we'll dance PEACE and the last Sunday of the month we'll dance GRATITUDE.

Speaking of gratitude...Elia and I are ever-so grateful for all of you who continue to make dance a part of your life and have supported our efforts to create and sustain a dancing community along the north coast. We wish you and your loved ones a beautiful and blessed holiday season!