Yesterday, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the noon show of the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival. This is my second year going, and this is the second year that my sister has had pi...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2014/08/boston-contemporary-dance-festival-2014.html
The past couple of weeks have been super busy. I have immersed myself in the dance life. From solo rehearsals to ballet boot camp to summer intensive to actually taking classes myself, I have...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2014/08/dancing-honestly.html
This past week i got the lovely opportunity to work a ballet boot camp for the youngest 2 levels at the studio I teach for. We spend 2 hours on ballet technique, and then for an hour we stretch...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-gonna-take-on-world.html
I'm baaaaaaaaaack! Recently there has been so much going on in my life. I just turned 30 a month ago (scary! I don't feel it!). I gave my 2 weeks notice at the restaurant I've been working...
I am so sad to hear of the passing of one of my teachers from college- Peter O’Brien. While I know many people in my college alone that had much closer relationships with him, Peter has alw...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2014/01/rip-peter.html
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. From the initial meaning of peace on earth and goodwill towards men, to the superficial sparkle of the lights and decorations, it gives me a warm feel...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/12/boston-ballets-nutcracker.html
For the past couple of days, I have wanted to write about the horrific events that happened in my hometown this week. A 14 year old student allegedly killed a 24 year old teacher. While the p...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/10/for-danvers.html
Dancers come in all shapes, sizes, genders, and races. Dancers also know what it’s like to walk into a room and be told to leave because you don’t “fit” what they’re looking for. Mo...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/06/ding-dong-doma-is-dead.html
It is officially my favorite time of the year. No no, not summer. So You Think You Can Dance has started! I’ve decided to start keeping weekly tabs on here of my opinions on the progress ...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/06/top-20-for-season-10-of-so-you-think.html
Today I happened to stumble across an article from The Huffington Post entitled “A Letter From Your Dance Teacher” by Keesha Beckford (you can read the article HERE ). Not only was I moved...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/05/response-to-article-about-teaching.html
Yesterday was the last day of classes for the studio that I teach at. What that last day also brought was the last day with my graduating seniors. Throughout the course of my teaching career ...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/05/graduating-seniors.html
For today, I am going to take a break from talking about dance. I am not typically one to write out my thoughts about current events. For one time, though, this is too important. By now, th...
WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! I have decided to make a triumphant return to my blog. Between sicknesses, my personal life, my schedule, and other such things, I have had a prolonged absence from here...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2013/03/teaching-while-sick.html
On a recent Sunday night, I was sitting at the Red Fez in Boston having a cocktail and chatting with my boyfriend. There was a slight buzz of excited anticipation in the air. Suddenly we were...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/11/within-lines-with-urbanity-dance.html
It is less than a week away until dance classes start. During the time that I’m not at my other job or trying to enjoy my last few days of freedom, you can find me at my computer putting toge...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/09/through-eyes-of-child.html
I follow TEDTalks on Twitter and Facebook. Recently there was a post about writing a letter to a younger you. What advice would you give? What tid bits would you give to your younger self?�...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/07/letter-to-my-younger-self.html
Several months ago, I thought my life was going to hit a dark place. I was fortunate enough to realize that it wasn’t a time to go to a dark place, but rather a place of light and happiness.�...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/07/self-discipline-in-dancers-world.html
“Imagine that you have a diamond necklace on and you’re trying to show it off to the world!” “Imagine your legs have candy cane stripes on them, and that you’re trying to make them ro...
Hey everyone! Doing my mom a favor and posting this- Arthur Murray dance studio in Danvers, MA is looking for ballroom instructors! Previous training is required. Please send resumes to a...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/05/instructors-needed.html
The other evening I was sitting at a restaurant watching the Tvs that were on. They were displaying some sort of music awards (sadly, I do not know which one it was). Since there was music pl...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/05/importance-of-sound.html
I feel as though recently there has been so much sadness in my circle of friends. From break ups and heartache, to deaths in the family, there have been so many unfortunate situations. When y...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/05/finding-peace-and-love.html
April school vacation has come and gone. As I woke up this morning, I realized that it’s back to reality for me. Then it struck me, do I really feel so much like I’m in a bubble on these ...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/04/get-into-groove.html
I know I always say I’ll keep up with this blog, and then life gets busy again. Ah well, the point is that I’m here now, and I have a topic on hand to discuss! Recently it seems that every...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/04/staying-healthy.html
This is my improv to Breathe Again by Sara Bareilles, which I talked about in my previous entry. I do not own the copyrights to this song, or anything else in this video, except for my dancing...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/03/dance-dance-dance.html
So I have been very absent from this blog lately. I have been absent from my Twitter page as well. This is due to some major changes in my personal life over the past few weeks, and I am sad to s...
http://thedancingdoucett.blogspot.com/2012/03/coming-out-of-my-dance-shell.html