Pauline Blackwood

30 December

Podcasts are amazing….
The use of technology has made it possible for me to hear current and old educational discussions on dance. This particular podcast talks of dance and the diaspora. Initially I thought of my own diaspora………..Jamaica, yes my family is Jamaican, but in a mega city like London one comes into contact with many different streams [...]

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The Old World in the New: Performing Diaspora – UCTV – University of California Television
The Old World in the New: Performing Diaspora – UCTV – University of California Television.

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29 December

Between! From the CD Lord Kanoon by Imane Homsy
I was given this CD as a gift sometime ago by a friend in Glasgow. I knew I wanted to dance to it but was unsure how to grapple with its melody. It can be sparse at times but also incredibly tender. Those who know me know the latter is something I always lean towards. [...]

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November 2011
November 2011 The last workshop was such a lovely experience due the union of drum from Lennie Charles and Nay played by Manuel. Students really got the beat and enjoyed going with the flow. We are now getting ready for our last session and with a last opportunity to discuss outfits and our future event [...]

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04 August

Hilal Dance Week 2011
In one week one can learn so much. I was in the B group which for me, provided the foundation work I required to take me forwards. I knew the 2 things I needed to work on were posture and relaxation when dancing. I like many other dancers I am sure, tense up when learning [...]

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