Author Archives: evaharley

New challenge, new tool – TROFF

Posted on October 17, 2017 by evaharley

I have a tendency to overextend myself.  As things shift and change, it is always good to re-evaluate. I’ve already begun the process of creating fewer dances, but hopefully better quality.  Ones that I absolutely enjoy creating and come from … Continue reading →

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Please don’t lick the walls…

Posted on October 17, 2017 by evaharley

There are times when I wonder how to find order in all that’s in my head, some semblance of coherency, and then share it.  If you’ve been around for a bit, you know that’s why I started this blog – … Continue reading →

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TROFF – Chrome App

Posted on October 17, 2017 by evaharley

Originally posted on Night Magic:
Figured I’d follow Eva’s example and put this training here on the blog, especially since I keep telling her she needs it.  I of course am not as good at this as she is but…

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Transitions, beginnings, and amusement park rides…

Posted on October 3, 2017 by evaharley

Sometimes, you reach a point.  Wondering what you are doing here in this world, as you dash from dance to dance, responsibility to responsibility, enjoying what you do until suddenly…you feel it… This deep burning from inside yourself, a change … Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks – Stage Manager

Posted on August 31, 2017 by evaharley

Tips & Tricks:  Sometimes I wish I knew everything, but then my head would swim with misc stuff, not to mention I enjoying learning from others and do so every day!  There are always multiple ways to do things.  What … Continue reading →

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The Official Book of Dance Rules

Posted on August 28, 2017 by evaharley

The truth is, there is no “official book of dance rules”, just as there is no supreme guru on top of the mountain with all the wisdom you seek.  Your own ways, your own style, is meant to be discovered … Continue reading →

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The Sirens Call – a beginning for the new dancer

Posted on August 28, 2017 by evaharley

“Begin at the beginning and go on until you come to the end, then STOP”        ~ Alice in Wonderland You feel the call.  Perhaps it was a performance, perhaps an impulsive inspiration from above, but whatever drew … Continue reading →

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Just breathe…

Posted on August 21, 2017 by evaharley

I ramble, thoughts revolving in my head in their own sort of dance.  Pen put to paper, fingers to keyboard, as I share from the path of totality, in more ways than one. A feeling of softness overwhelms me, of … Continue reading →

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Inspiration, ideas, and get all these ideas out of my head for a bit!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by evaharley

There are times where there are so many ideas swirling around in my head that I just can’t think or focus.  It’s like a huge pile of spaghetti in there and I’m afraid I’ll forget all the best ones.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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One foot in front of the other…

Posted on August 15, 2017 by evaharley

Foundation.  We all know it, how important it is to have a strong foundation when building a house, getting married, or learning to ski. When you ski for the very first time, do you go to the black diamond trails … Continue reading →

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