Wishcasting Wednesday #3 – Where Do You Wish to Send Some Love?
Image by Parvin via Flickr Thanks to Jamie Ridler for this prompt. It’s the perfect thing to do every Wednesday – make a wish and let it growth through the energy of other wish-casters! Today I wish to send love to: ~ myself ~ my supportive family ~ my dear friends ~ my neighbours ~…
Read MoreHas this guy found JOY?
I think you’d agree with me that this man is experiencing joy. Something about that music seems to make him come alive. I wonder if he has always been this way when it comes to music, or if he has somehow learned or chosen to be that way? Not sure what I mean? I wouldn’t…
Read MorePrepare for BIG changes to auto ins Sept 1, 2010
Image via Wikipedia Thanks to Justine Lear Hamilton, SLP, of Lear Communication for this important document which she has generously shared for widespread publication. (It has been slightly modified for the purposes of this post). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CHANGES TO YOUR AUTO INSURANCE POLICY You may be wondering I would be writing about changes to…
Read MoreHillside 2010
This past weekend I attended Hillside for the 3rd year in a row. (My post about my inaugural Hillside experience is here if you’re curious!). I was lucky to be Hillsiding with and around Kate McMurray, Chris Kay Fraser of Firefly Creative Writing, Elizabeth Fraser of 52 Projects: A Year from Scratch, the talented singer/songwriter…
Read MoreThe Soul Project – Conclusion
In April of 2009, I participated in Brooke Manning’s Soul Project. I first met Brooke when Broadview Espresso (aka my 2nd home) opened. She was one of BE’s first baristas who sadly only worked there for a few months. When I came across her a year later online, I was intrigued by a project she…
Read MorePROUDLY bringing Nia to PRIDE this weekend!
Dear dancers, Nia will be at Pride Toronto tomorrow! Will you JOYn in? (facebook event listing here) YOU are WELCOME to share the stage with myself and Barbara Ades (of Rhythmic Rainbow Studios), our colleagues and students! *us, 2 years ago kicking it up at PRIDE!* When will we be dancing? Saturday July 3 1:30-2pm…
Read MoreShiny Ropes
Just about a month ago now, I received an email from a woman named Shazia Islam. Enter personal growth opportunity and confidence booster. Synchronicity. Enter Shiny Ropes. The subject header on the email was ‘Re: Nia Community Dance Jam on Sunday!’. I didn’t remember anyone named Shazia, so I figured it was related to the…
Read More*FREE* Nia classes with Jenn, Summer 2010
Image via Wikipedia in addition to my regularly scheduled classes, I am offering *FREE* outdoor Nia Classes this summer (at a farmer’s market, Pride events & Taste of the Danforth)! Come and join in! You and your friends/family are most welcome! Sat July 10 & Aug 14*, 11:30-12:30pm Withrow Park Farmer’s Market You’ll find us…
Read More2nd Annual Nia Lakefront Poker Run
Nia Poker Run Sunday, June 13, 2010 12-7pm Cost: FREE!!!! Join us at 3 different locations along the Lakeshore around Toronto *weather permitting (call me at 416.573.4911 if the weather is iffy) Come to 1 or all of the locations below, create a poker hand & WIN PRIZES! At the beginning of each of the…
Read MoreYou ask me why I dance…An interview about Nia with Marilyn Wong
I recently had the opportunity to interview the lovely Marilyn Wong of Montreal about her experiences with Nia and the White Belt Training. She is pictured above (left) at Rancho LaPeurta, Mexico 2009. (Marilyn is pictured here with Judy, Debbie Rosas, co-founder of Nia and her team of master instructors including Kevin VerEeke (New York…
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