Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Dance Is A Flower That Blooms Forever.

Dance is one of those things that only improves over time. Go with me on this...

For example...

1) Dance in general over the years has not only improved in its performance, but its technique as well.
2) Each dance style continues to rise. Even when it hits a steady pace, it quickly picks back up and sky rockets.
3) And as dancers, our talent only improves not simply with practice, but with time as well.

I suppose you could say that dance is like fine wine. The older it gets... the better it gets.

I think I could say the same for our instructor Morgan Taylor. I've known Morgan for quite a few years now, and each time I watch her dance it's like a flower blooming in a meadow. She is extremely talented, and one of those dancers that picks up all styles extremely quickly. Watching Morgan dance a contemporary piece is like watching the best of the best. I feel deep down that Mia Michaels and Stacey Tookey would enjoy throwing their work at Morgan and watching the beauty that comes from it. She is a brilliant individual to say the least.

The work she creates is no different. Her choreography is unique and it causes you to feel something when you watch her do it. When she taught her contemporary choreography, the students were a little nervous because many of them have never done much when it comes to contemporary. She taught the class slow, but she also taught it well, by making sure all the students fully understood the movement. While the moves were not easy (we apparently like to challenge our students) the kids picked up each movement as if it were second nature. Okay.... well maybe not second nature... more like fifth nature... but none the less they did a great job and really tried to embody what Morgan was looking for. Her choreography and song choice was up lifting and fun, and I think the students left with a sense of accomplishment at trying something new.

Courtney

Morgan is a dancer at heart. She studies dance at New Mexico State University, and will hopefully continue her career for a very long time. She will hopefully continue to perfect her art and who knows... you'll probably end up seeing something on the news about her being kidnapped, but don't worry, it's only me taking her to the So You Think You Can Dance Auditions so that she can realize how awesome she is!!



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