Read this terrific book: The Grand Union: Accidental Anarchists of Downtown Dance, 1970-1976 New York Times: Grand Union at the New York City Dance Marathon, at the 14th Street Y in 1971/Credit James Klosty, via Wesleyan University Press
Category: Finding Balance blog
Helping dancers work together!
An interesting story, on keeping dancers working.
FoodWISE and a new sugar
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, more on sensory science, and introduces a new kind of sugar.
FoodWISE and Gigi’s favorite one paragraph, packed with nutritional messages
Image: Doughnuts, not as bad as you think (depending……………..on if and how much sugar, and how the doughnuts are “fried”) Gigi reads FoodWISE, and highlights the one paragraph in the book that says it all. (nutritionally-speaking) And here’s scientific article back-up: what’s up with fiber and whole grains?
Beautifully innovative! Dancers work out at home
PNB dancers must stay in magnificent shape—at-home workouts most certainly can help. Read about creative workups and rituals dancers are creating—at home.
FoodWISE and fats and gatherings—bad news on fat-free diets and people-rich gatherings
Gigi reads FoodWISE, on the value of fats, and of isolation, as here: infection spread in Europe
Tough time in the arts studios
As, described here: empty classrooms, studios, stages. (Christopher Gregory for The Washington Post)
Bravo Pacific Northwest Ballet!
A bold move on the part of Pacific Northwest Ballet, but one that is sure to please! Applause, please: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/dance/how-pacific-northwest-ballet-plans-to-pull-off-an-all-digital-season/
FoodWISE, egg yolks, science, and faculty layoffs
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, on faulty science and faculty layoffs, as here: faculty layoffs Image: Earlier vlog
FoodWISE and successful “diets”
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, continuing on with her section, “Believing Diets.” Provocative article from the Seattle Times: people living longer?