Dear Dance Student: Words of Wisdom from an Older Dancer by Mom’s New Stage

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Dear Dance Student: Words of Wisdom from an Older Dancer

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Dear Dance Student: Words of Wisdom from an Older Dancer

Photo of Amy Marshall by Lois Greenfield, with clothing courtesy of Norma Kamali.

In dance years I am approximately 107. It means that with all my responsibilities, I rarely get to take class. If I do, I need a careful warm-up beforehand to avoid injury. A strenuous combination might leave me longing for the paramedics. As painful both physically and emotionally as this may be, I have a new perspective on the art form that has defined my life. Finally, I think I have mastered the dance lessons I’ve been studying since I was a child; I have found balance. This little piece is for dancers everywhere, whether they dance on stage, in a studio, or with joy and abandon in the comfort of their own living room.

ABOUT KEESHA:  Keesha Beckford is a former professional dancer who is currently a master dance teacher in the Chicago area. She blogs to keep her creative juices flowing, and to explore the question “How does she do it?” for herself and other moms in the arts. Read more at Mom’s New Stage.

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