Category Archives: Dance

Time to say goodbye

Posted on September 28, 2023 by carmen

Once again, it’s time to say farewell to Summer. I love her long, sunny days and warm, starry nights–her gentle breeze that caress my face–her tender kisses at sunset. I enjoy the fruit she bears and the taste of her … Continue reading →

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I’m a wall flower

Posted on January 1, 2023 by carmen

I certainly wasn’t a wall flower last night for New Year’s Eve! We danced and celebrated! As some of you may know, I teach dance and lead Ceili-style dances, fun dances from Ireland and Scotland, but also from other countries. … Continue reading →

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What to wear to the dance class?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by carmen

Getting dressed is a fun part of my day! It’s like playing dress-ups every morning! Sometimes it’s hard to decide–not beacuse I don’t have a thing to wear–just the opposite, I have so many lovely choices. Putting an outfit together … Continue reading →

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A Time To Dance

Posted on March 2, 2021 by carmen

I feel so blessed to have a profession that I love! Doing what I enjoy and getting paid for it doesn’t seem like work. I am a certified fitness instructor and started teaching dance in 1985. I used to conduct … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolution: SLOW FASHION

Posted on January 23, 2021 by carmen

As my readers and friends already know, I promote slow fashion, sustainable fashion, thrifting, I support local businesses, small businesses, ethical companies, artisans and I especially look at lables to see where the item is made.  This Dolman sleeve sweater … Continue reading →

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The Roaring ’20s

Posted on October 30, 2020 by carmen

Twice upon a time … Before the world came to a standstill, I was invited to a Roaring ’20s party to teach the Charleston. It was a cool joint with a live jazz band playing tunes from the 1920s during dinner. … Continue reading →

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Tie-Dyed T-shirt and Blue Jeans from Hollister

Posted on September 30, 2020 by carmen

Summer has left us once again, but given us many memories to cherish! Besides dancing by the lake, we have gone to the Marina in Hamilton five times just to take in the view and meander along the lakefront. This … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection is not canceled

Posted on April 12, 2020 by carmen

One of the joys in my life is celebration dance. Like the Bible says in Psalm 150 … “Praise His name with dancing.” Every Easter I have had the opportunity to dance as an expression of praise and worship. This … Continue reading →

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Baby needs a new pair of shoes

Posted on July 11, 2019 by carmen

… dancing shoes, that is … Dance Plus in Toronto has a yearly sale for top quality dance shoes, some made in England. After trying on several pairs that I liked, I almost bought these but they had a 3-inch … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!!!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by carmen

That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading →

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