Pretending Like I’m in a Real Photo Shoot

I’ve been admiring the big-time bloggers and have to admit a bit of photo envy seeing their gorgeous sets, fashions, and stunningness. There seems to be a trend of bloggers posing in front of windows with curtains. Well, I don’t have a crew and all those other assets, but I do have a window and a curtain, so I threw …

Dancing to GREASE LIVE

You can transport yourself back to this live performance and join Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen, and the rest of the cast with this step-by-step tutorial to some of the choreography. Here’s the dance clip from the live movie that goes with it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBk3VjKCfMp/ And if you’d like to practice with me to the music on Instagram, here …

YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT, from Grease – Dance Tutorial (From 1978 Movie)

Here I’m teaching steps from the 1978 movie GREASE! To see Olivia Newton-John dancing the choreography… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vO1_mrGcEo I’m combining two sections: 1:56-2:11 And 2:37-2:41. The music in them goes together seamlessly, and I’m dancing the moves to the compilation on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/p/BBS0dcBifDs/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BBT_dr7ifPL/ If you’d like me to teach choreography to GREASE: LIVE, starring Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens, which …

The Rain Angels

It was a gorgeous, sunny day when my friend, Kylee, and I decided to drive to a nearby dock to take pictures. But once we were underway, heavy rainclouds converged upon us and unloaded their bounty. In a bizarre twist of fate, they left the moment we arrived. We were dry for the entire ten minutes that we snapped these …

Overcoming Challenges

This was by far the toughest video I have filmed. Even minutes beforehand, I didn’t know if I’d have the courage to make it, and as you will see, I had a very hard time just getting through it. I grew up with severe dyslexia and dysgraphia, which is something I’ve tried to hide most of my life. But in …

Dancing to “Hands to Myself”

Whether or not you can keep your hands to yourself, you definitely don’t have to learn Selena’s moves to this song by yourself. Join me and dance along. Here is Selena’s live performance: And here I’m dancing the choreography to music on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAnXml2CfOp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BAoNYn8CfMO/ If you missed my blog post revealing where you can find fashion similar to Selena’s, here …

The Best View in Town

At first, I was disappointed when all the easy-to-reach levels in the parking garage were completely full. I didn’t want to be relegated to the roof…but then I saw the stunning view. Here are pictures from right before sunset, to nightfall. And the extra walk to my destination meant I passed over this charming bridge. Sweater by Theory from Nordstrom.

Love Yourself in 2016

Every January, the gyms are packed with people, nutrition stores are stocked with fat-burning supplements, and veggies are in abundance. So in the spirit of the month, I’m doing a Victoria’s Secret model workout. If you’d like to join me, here it is. We can all suffer together;) And if you missed my ME & MY GIRLS dance tutorial to …

How to Savor a Buffet Dinner

The holiday season is the perfect time to catch up with family and friends, and one of my favorite ways is at a dinner buffet with a beautiful view. Over the years, my family has refined this art. As you can see, we stayed from daylight, through sunset and nightfall. There was hardly a dish that we didn’t try….some of …

Merry Christmas

…from the Pacific Northwest, the emerald land of fir trees, islands, mountains, and Seahawks! I have loved everything leading up to today…the lights, wreaths on front doors, happy crowds, swags along fences, decorations, packages wrapped with care, shimmering bows, people calling out season’s greetings, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones… But most of all, I have loved the meaning …

New Pacific Northwest Nutcracker

When I heard that Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) was switching from Kent Stowell’s beloved adaptation of Balanchine’s famous Nutcracker to the 1954 original, I felt like I had lost a close friend. Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of Balanchine. He is the king of ballet choreography. But I grew up with the excitement of Kent’s creation. I …

Enjoying Everything Holiday

Yesterday, I overheard someone say that, for her, the holiday season had no sparkle because she was new to the area, wasn’t near her family, and only had a modest income. I wanted to hug her and whisper that none of these factors should cause anyone to miss out on this enchanting season. There are holiday lights, decorated neighborhoods and anyone can …

Rockettes’ Christmas Choreography

It wouldn’t feel like the holiday season without a little of the Rockettes’ Radio City Christmas Spectacular in the mix! With my video, you can learn their choreography to “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Your friends will definitely have a Merry Christmas if you and some BFF’s perform it for them. To see the Rockettes do this dance, go …

12 Days of Christmas–Seahawks Style

You’ve probably heard of Seattle’s historic landmark, the stunning Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The circa 1924 Italian Renaissance structure is a quick ride to CenturyLink Field, home of the Seahawks. It’s also within walking distance of world class theaters, shopping, restaurants, and Pike Place Market overlooking the sea. A short hop from there is hip, young Belltown and the Space Needle. …

Dancing to “Jingle Bell Rock”

…Mean Girls’ style. If you’ve seen the movie, you know exactly what dance I’m referring to. And even though it came out years ago, it’s a classic. So if you want to learn the moves and up the fun factor at your holiday parties, here you go! To see the dance from the movie… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81UOjlFmMs I’m doing the choreography to …