Spring Forward by Claudine Naganuma, Danspace Director As we start to think about getting back into the studio, I am very excited to share that we have installed a sprung...
Outside the Box by Claudine Naganuma, Danspace Director I’ve been thinking a lot about problem solving skills and how to develop them. It seems like in our adult world thinking...
This year has been challenging for everyone, and arts organizations are struggling. Danspace has been committed to continuing to pay our teachers and staff, and your support continues to make...
Flowers Written by Claudine Naganuma, Danspace Director Recently, I have been inspired by the Buddhist teaching that our true nature is the Buddha Nature, aka the awakened one. The teaching...
If you were in the studio last November, you might remember a gratitude-themed art piece on the door to Studio 1 where students wrote something they were grateful for on...
This summer we were inspired by the remembrances of John Lewis, and his quote (below) inspired part of one of our summer workshops. It also inspired this reflection from our...
During the last month or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about my family, community and the field of performing arts. I have been contemplating what it is that I...
There’s something about stepping into the studio that awakens creativity. You may notice yourself standing or walking differently, adopting a “dance class” persona in your body’s movements. During this time...
On July 6, we’ll have completed 3 months of dancing virtually (can you believe it?). While our entire faculty prefers dancing at the studio, it has been incredible and inspiring...
I am very grateful for the school’s founder, the administrative and teaching staff, students and our Danspace families. Thank you for your adaptability, hard work and willingness to remain committed...