Trying out a new format for the new year.   

I know it has been awhile but we're very close to getting back to our regular routine.

We will be starting the year with a series of 30 posts that match the "Make Your Mark"  motivational bookmarks!  First Debuted at TDEA Convention.

for info on the Bookmark items --- contact [email protected]

Where and how to you spend your time and energy after the first round of feedback?  Here are some ideas.

7 is the number of the day -- and here's a series of 7 thoughts about ways to make any rehearsal or practice a little bit different

Performing arts groups, athletics -- any group that's already into an establish groove could benefit with a few minor changes to their everyday expectations

Performing arts friends of all types will get a boost from these acknowledgements and affirmations regarding things that will make your rehearsals better!

All about keeping YOURSELF and the kids going!  True confessions and a few tips on motivation

Thoughts about dancers as elite athletes -- what they may or may not be doing to find the power to get through a performance

Some fun ways for students to make rehearsals more meaningful and useful to them personally

Starting with a Quote by Muhammed Ali,  A guy who knows about WINNING -- this week renames "Contest Season"  into "Rehearsal Season"  and pursues a thought:  where is the battle, fight, trophy really won?  In a few fleeting minutes on the competition floor -- or at practice!

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