Freedom and Power

Almost the end of the week, and I feel like I am making great progress with my current endeavors. Today in the dance studio, I felt a strong urge to begin my warm up with singing! The dance studio is such a reverberant space, and it is so much fun to hear the sound bouncing around, off the walls and traveling through the air spaces in the loft space above the studio floor, and the many doors and hallways that lead to bathrooms and other studios. Once I felt I'd had my fill of crooning to no one but my own reflection, I began to dance. I have had many false beginnings with the piece I'm currently working on, which at this point, is still an abstract work in my mind. However, I think today, I have finally settled on a few movements that will begin the piece. I have been experimenting with the tension that the music I am using makes me feel in my body, which at the same time makes me want to groove. Finding the play between these two feelings is the trick!

And now, some exciting news! Today, I have completed the second of two interviews scheduled this week so that I may complete my articles for Sunday's submission! Submission to what, you might ask? To the online magazine, La Vie Cherie (The Cherished Life)! I have only just been hired by this magazine, which focuses on fashion, lifestyle, travel, the arts, wellness, and other things. The magazine encourages readers to find substance from within, so there are no frivolous articles about who in Hollywood is dating who, or what big designer so-and-so was wearing at the VMA's, etc. There are articles about inspirational women, emerging fashion designers, books and movies, good causes and projects, and a whole host of other topics. You might just need to check it out: www.lvcmag.com

This new venture is both a wonderful opportunity and a bit scary. Until recently, I have not been in the habit of sharing my writing with others. This job writing for the magazine will give me plenty of practice writing for the masses, and give me an excellent platform for me to polish my skills as a writer. I'm very excited to move forward with this vigorous new practice, which requires that I submit material for publication at the end of each and every week!

I must tell you, each time I add a new dimension to my developing practice as an artist, I feel more and more free to express myself in any way I see fit. Sometimes, dance alone just won't do it. Perhaps words are needed, or music, or a cinematic touch. I don't think one should feel trapped by their "specialty." The world has so much to learn in it. And if one keeps their mind open, and they are willing to fail and try again and again, there is no reason that person should not feel able to excel at anything! All of this art I can do makes me feel powerful, and more willing to take on those things that frighten me. Heck. If I can open my mouth to sing, and surprise myself by what comes out, or write what I feel and have someone sit up and notice enough for them to offer me a job, or make a short film that has traveled across the USA with no training, who is to say I can't make paintings, or create a new multimedia show, or any other thing I might want to do? This is why I do art. There is so much to say and share with my communities, and so many different ways to say and share the wealth!

~Cara