Fine Feedback Workshop in Kona, The Wizard of Oz Ballet, Tai Chi by the sea, Poetry Month


Hello beautiful,

We had a magical time visiting Portland, Oregon, and it is good to see my family on the Big Island. So grateful to be in beloved places with treasured people, and definitely want to return sooner next time!

This week and next in Kailua-Kona I am offering regularly-scheduled online classes, and the week of May 12th I return to classes in Cologne.

I also have the opportunity to MC "The Wizard of Oz Ballet" at the Kahilu Theatre on Saturday and will be leading a new workshop I'm calling "Fine Feedback" on April 30th! Thrilled to introduce dancers to tools for dodging hate and appreciating and promoting the performing arts!

Read Fine Feedback – How to Give & Receive Constructive Criticism & Promote Dance in the Process

My other creations, recommendations, and questions for you are:

Viewing:

Listening:

  • Continuing to update my new playlist, Traveling Tunes, on YouTube and would still appreciate your suggestions for music while on the move
  • One song stuck in my head after being in Portland is "Live for Today" by The Grass Roots

Reading:

Practicing:

Practicing Together LIVE / Adult Movement Classes this week:

  • In-Studio Adult Beginner Ballet, 6-7:00pm CET Mondays, Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany creates a strong, body-friendly, and graceful foundation for dance (German) and will be led by a substitute teacher until I return to Cologne in May
  • Online Yogalicious Gentle Yoga. 7-8:00pm CET Tuesdays (7-8:00am HI) provides a delicious mindful movement feast which balances strength, balance and coordination for mind, body, and spirit adaptable to all levels and conditions (English)
  • Online Balletlicious Gentle Adaptive Ballet Barre+, 7:30-8:30am CET Wednesdays (Tuesday p.m. HI) consists of mostly barre with a little dancey centre work, building a strong, body-friendly, and graceful foundation for dance at home or anywhere in the world (English)

Inquiring:

  • What's the most helpful feedback/input/criticism you've received on a creative endeavor? The least helpful?
  • Which destination(s) do you wish to visit next?
  • How are you celebrating World Tai Chi Day, Poetry Month, April & May occasions?

Gladly share your response to the questions above or provide other updates by replying to this email or on social media if you are active there.

Thank you for reading, for being, and for dancing with me, in spirit or in fact. Take care of yourself and keep moving mindfully!

Love, Blythe

Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst
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Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.

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