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05/29/2019

I keep seeing friends post the negative about themselves. I recently responded to one, and thought we might all need the response I shared.

Never give up on learning to love who you really are. Learn to see yourself from the lens of those who love you and believe in you. Give yourself as much credit and love as you would those around you. We tend to give others a break and then yell at ourselves given the same situation. Trust those of us who see the good in you. We're right.

04/14/2019

If you want to give back to yourself, this is a great way to do it. I've been a part of this for 19 years, and I still get it of it what I need. It is a place for renewal, connection, reflection, deepening, and centering. Do you need to be reminded of who you are at your core? What you have to offer? How you are connected, strong, and whole? Please consider joining us.

Contact me with any questions.

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of body wisdom? Are you looking for ways to learn how to create loving, co-creative communities? Maybe you are looking for new ways too have more joy and ease into your life!
The Body Now Workshop is the place for you! Everybody is Welcome- Come as you Are!
Dancers, Directors, Caregivers, Community Leaders, Artists, Partners, Parents, Students, and Teens.
This is a rich and restorative workshop, guided by Alana Shaw, and inspiring and empowering facilitator with over 20 years of experience teaching in 25 cities in the US and Canada. Jesse Manno will support and delight us with his inspirational music.

Suggested Donation $40- Or Pay What You Can

01/04/2019

I just posted this on a friend's page and realized it is my wish and my goal for this coming year. For myself and for each of you, I share this wish:

May the love of friends and family surround you and those you grieve with. May you find millions of moments for giggles and just as many for ease.

10/09/2017

Come join the cast or the audience of Stardust and Water October 20 &21st at the mccauley theater at Mt Mercy college!

Come see our costumes for Stardust and Water located around Cedar Rapids:
Now at Mount Mercy University student union lobby, the Janalyn Hanson White Gallery and The Artisan's Sanctuary in Marion. At Cherry Building, beginning Monday! Buy your tickets at Illuminations while you are there!

05/07/2017

I was recently challenged to set a goal for the rest of 2017. How would I like to live and enjoy what is left of this calendar year? I decided I will focus on allowing my mistakes and appreciating what I can learn from them, rather than criticizing myself over and over. I will be enjoying what is currently around me and allowing my artistic self to explore and express more. What will YOU be doing with the rest of this year? I'd love to hear what is sparked in you.

07/20/2016

What a great way to reframe what it means to fail. This is worth learning.

06/17/2016

Something to think about. Going to join national Turning the Wheel folks soon for our summer workshop to learn this more deeply. Then, Suzanne Marie Palmer and I will bring it back to Cedar Rapids, where we are planning some Romps and some improvisational Dance Mobs!!! Stay tuned!

Sweat your prayers, dance your pain and move on.
-Gabrielle Roth

03/31/2016

Creating the life we want to live.

03/27/2016

This. Life worth living.