The Princess and The Pillow

There's a first time for everything and one of my favorite 'firsts' was the first time I ventured to Jacob's Pillow in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.  We arrived in the Berkshires after a beautiful drive filled with good company and good conversation. 

The property is as beautiful as the dancers who grace the stages, barns, grass, classrooms and theatres of Jacob's Pillow.  An inviting feeling welcomes visitors to tour the grounds, peek in on classes and rehearsals, and see what dancers and art lovers have been fascinated with for decades.

Some of the world's top dance companies have performed and introduced new works on the stages of Jacob's Pillow.  On my first visit we were blessed with a spectacular performance by Ballet Hispanico, one of the best shows I have ever seen!  The quality of dance and education at this beautiful place is beyond measure.

For dancers, it is a privilege to audition for the School at Jacob's Pillow.  There, dancers study with some of the world's most prominent dance luminaries. 

This summer feels like a good time to return to the Pillow (as it is referred to by those in the know).  I'll take my 'dance-major-daughter' and a couple of friends to experience this gem!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HXSH3UR3Ec4

More on harmony

"On The Beat"  when googled, up pops a 1962 comedy film, a dance studio in California, this blog, a definition of the word 'beat',  a Chinese action series, news reports from a police department, and a wild disco song by the band BB & Q.

A life lived on the beat can mean different things to different people.  Some have their 'finger on the pulse', maybe this points to one who knows what is going on in the 'cool pool', maybe one who keeps up on current news or one who lives their life according to order. 

Let's talk about one living their life in order, on the beat, with their finger on the pulse.  Are you someone who must do the same thing at the same time each day?  Is this considered OCD?  When one must repeat their steps of the previous day or suffer much stress?  Is this living on the beat?

For me it's living life in harmony.  Letting the chips fall where they may.  Living on the beat.  Going with the flow (yet not too much).  Dancing to the beat of a different drummer.  Loving the life I live, trying new things, I'll walk the talk and talk the walk, will you?

Meanwhile enjoy the beat....