Le vent (ballet super slow motion)

I hope everyone is taking a little time out to relax and treat themselves to some, me time.
I did that, within the Grange Hotel.
The Ajala spa is a must, a luxury collection of day spas.
Offering a comprehensive range of holistic and beauty treatments.

You could seek an indulgent all-day spa experience, or maybe you just want
to rejuvenate your mind and relax yourself.
They also have a range of Health, Fitness and Leisure facilities including
a generously-sized swimming pool.

A great day out.
Or
Just get yourself a cup of tea and sit back and watch Le vent. Enjoy!

Open City

This week I was invited to hear curator Nick Aikens talk about his life and books. He also graced us with a reading from his book Open City which was brilliant; and can be found on Amazon.

He is also the author of Blind Spot another must read book.

This was a very interesting evening at the Delfina Foundation, Catherine Place. London.

Dice and Men by Didem Pekun

I was invited to an exhibition to see the work of Didem Pekun a Turkish artist in her first London showing of Dice and Men. 

This was a very interesting viewing of individual existences caught on video that capture moments from Istanbul and London. 

It runs until 1/4/16 at the Delfina Foundation, 29/ 31 Catherine Place, London SW1E 6DY

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Time Twins

Complementary therapies part 2

Part 2

Complementary therapies for all groups of people as you search to find answers to our health problems.

We dancers should be taking full advantage of these facts and treatments. Remember not all complementary therapies are the same, so we just have to find the one that is of use to you.

We use our bodies so hard, we have to look after them more.

Here are some more therapies;

(You should always consult your doctor before undergoing any new forms of complementary therapies.)

Reflexology

This is when pressure is applied to parts of the feet or hands that relate to different organs. By using the bodies map to find the internal pathways to bring a balance to particular parts of the body.

When pressed, the reflex zones can harmonise imbalances of energy and release blockages. Sometimes the build up of toxins may occur in the body and cause stress in areas.

Reflexology helps with relaxation and encouraging your body’s natural healing process.

By releasing endorphins that helps your body to deal with its natural painkillers which can reduce anxiety.

Indian Head massage

This form of massage has been around for thousands of years.

By massaging the head or rubbing the hair and muscles of the head, the neck, the shoulders and upper arms you can release a lot of tension often because we tend to store our knots of tightness and stiffness here.

Hands Inc.

Holistic approach to your health needs

This is a, fantastic organization working with local people to introduce and encourage better self awareness and empowerment of ones health.

There has been a large rise towards complementary therapies for all groups of people as they search to find answers to their health problems.

We dancers should be taking full advantage of these facts and treatments.

Not all complementary therapies are the same, so we just have to find the one that is of particular to you. Because we use our bodies so very hard, we have to look after them more. 

Here are three to start.

Holistic massage promotes self healing of the whole body, mind and spirit. A full body massage can help relieve strains & stress.

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage based on the force energy chi which can nourish the cells and organs.

Aroma therapy is more used with essential plant oils which are absorbed though the skin into the bloodstream and because you are breathing in the vapours that can trigger, a feeling of calm and emotional wellbeing. 

Parade

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Parade is a musical with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

The musical premiered on Broadway in 1998 and won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score (out of nine nominations) and six Drama Desk Awards.  

The musical dramatizes the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, who was accused and convicted of murdering a thirteen-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. 

This work is full of singing and much drama. It could bring a tear to the eye.

It was staged well and the whole stage was put to great use.

Set designer Jessica Miles and assistant Hanna Sivell allowed us, to view the story from many angles.

Katie Rose Cook played Lucille Frank the wife in the leading role. She was brilliant, fantastic and gripping as she embraced the role. Her voice was heavy with emotion and one really sided with her character.

Some other main characters were Michael Larcombe who did a good job as Leo Frank the husband.

Jaime Tait as Jim Conley and all the members of the chain gang.

Also Ella-Rose Whitehouse as Mary Phagan and Gleanne Purcell-Brown as Minnie McKnight did notable performances.

The whole cast of thirty performers under Sophie Banks the dance captain were outstanding.