The Power of the Pause

“Music is the space between the notes.” ~Claude de Bussy What a wonderful quote! What an inspired man. He could see that it is not just the things that you add that make a piece work, but the things that you leave out. It’s about the space. The power of the pause. The lingering air. [...]

Making Your Dance Unique and Impressive

It’s two days after Christmas. I am listening to Christmas music, basking in the afterglow of a wonderful holiday. When I listen to music, I actively listen. I can’t just have it in the background. The juicy melodies and harmonies demand my full attention. What I heard reminds me of some dancers. All the songs [...]

Stealing a Gig

When is a gig “stolen?” Does a person who has done an event for 2 years in a row have a monopoly on that event? What about ten years? I think it’s the customer’s choice to hire whomever he wants. If the same crowd is expected to attend his event each year, he may want [...]