DAILY DANCE BLOG

April 1, 2020

3:41pm, 1300 W Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Met my friend Alfonso in front of the Brown building at MICA to give him some masks. For historical purposes it should be noted that we observed social distancing and I was wearing my mask. Today's prompt is HEALING. Dancing is healing. I spent a few mins dancing in the site with my headphones on before I started recording video. I think it influenced my movement. More active than yesterday. So far, my mood has been pretty upbeat all day. I've also been keeping myself busy... with meaningful projects and video chats. Because I met a friend over here (Bolton Hill) I expected to wander nearby and find a site. This site is only a few yards from where we met. The circle and reflection of the glass drew me in immediately. I have thoughts about an early start tomorrow morning to do some outdoor workouts. I managed to tweak something in my right hip... at a certain point I grab my right side while dancing. My mind is in the flow and consciously trying to imagine music. When I dance with music, my body responds to beats, syncopation, sometimes lyrics, etc... I want to bring some of that quick spontaneity to my daily dances. I might be more in my body today than have over the last few weeks. Hadn't thought of that before just now. So maybe more dancing with music before recording to see if I can bridge the 2 different styles I feel like I engage. Day ninety-two.

Maggie Schneider