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Today is the Anniversary of the Day of My Birth. New York City Here I Come. Inspiration. Transformation. Celebration. DONE

Posted in News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 16, 2013| 2 Comments »

Today is the Anniversary of the Day of My Birth. New York City Here I Come. Inspiration. Transformation. Celebration. DONE!

Yes, Today is My Birthday. I always do something special. I also celebrate movement today. Usually take a dance class but I am going to change things up this year. I have reserved a bike at Soul Cycle, Upper Wast Side. New York City.  It is only a few blocks where I would jump in a dance class at Steps 74th and Broadway.  When I was employed on Cruise Ships as a professional dancer, New York to Bermuda. I would disembark, for six hours.  Then, walk to subway from the berth @ 50th and West side Highway, ride the subway up to 72nd walk up to 74th and take class up at Steps. But since I am an avid spinner now. I am going up to soul West 77.  I my instructor is Sue Molnar, check out her Bio. The question is can she induce my endorphins to a point of no return?  It is 9:50 am now and going to do a Starbucks run.  But this story had to be told. Then start packing, drive up to Hamilton, NJ, park and take NJ Transit to Penn Station. Then, to NYC (Aunt Sue, I am going to visit after I get the air conditioner fixed in my car on Wednesday as she is in a nursing home) FYI, I have been going up to NYC since the 60’s to study dance.  My Aunt Sue took me to my first dance class, then the sky was the limit.  I became a professional dancer years later. But,  I cannot wait to ride in NYC.  I believe I am on bike #68, second row in the middle. I have always cross trained to make me a better dancer/athlete. That is why I have always been cutting edge.

Congrats! Your SOUL is confirmed.

Get ready to FIND YOUR SOUL on Tue Jul 16 6:30 PM on bike 38 with Sue!

Should you have any questions feel free to call the studio at 212.787.1300 or soulwest77@soul-cycle.com.

Inspiration. Transformation. Celebration. DONE.

See you on your bike!

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MY BFF Lynn from the Cruise ships called. I now have my family back as Marjorie, Denise and my uncle Emil are back in my life plus all their children  You talk about the Soprano’s, we have them beat. My son Jordan took off from work and has decided to escort his Mother and take lots of photos today.

Also the MLB 2013 All Star Game is at City Field. Go National League, Get the Home field advantage for the World Series. ( I am an Avid Philles Fan and so is my cousin Marjorie)

Birthday Horoscope for July 16th

Most Popular People Born On July 16

Born on July 16th, tracking the entire World

 July 16th, Wiki page

God is an Awesome God. God is Great!

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Martini’ s Fitness and Zumba Classes, South Jersey

Posted in Fitness, News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 12, 2013| 1 Comment »

Martini’ s Fitness and Zumba Classes, South Jersey.

I had a blast today my dear friend. Back to back classes, like old times. Liam simmered down and  became the little boy I know and love so 10 years later. See our children have grown up in gyms/movement babysitting spaces. But, you have a precious young man at eleven years as he listened or overhead every conversation. Did you notice Martini?  I watched him lay right beside you while you taught.  That is oh so special.

Now, it is time to spread your wings and fly.  You can soar to great heights. Let yourself go. You got to go girl. You met John and the spaces in my gym, they are so beautiful.  The people who work there are people persons which is very rare.  The members are totally awesome.  Come to my gym and take control, it is there.  Go and run with it.  It is really a special place.  Did you hear that sound system in the spin room?  That is my space.  I showed you my bike.  Please, teach there so I can have my Martini back . That is why I came to take your Zumba and fitness class last night.  You have a gift. Now it is cultivated.   Use it to the fullest extent. I forgot how awesome your workout classes are. Always inspired with that Irish flare. I envision you in Philadelphia, Yes, in the gym in the sky.Yes, the sky is the limit.You are awesome.  As once again, God has blessed me. Thank you Dear Jesus.

Martini, you must remember I am a classically trained dancer from Temple University.  Remember I have taken you to my teachers that have influenced my dance training in Philly, Melissa and Rex.  I have studied  dance and used gyms the past 50 years in New York City, Philly, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, New Orleans,  Las Vegas  Los Angelos, Cocoa Beach and  Bermuda. Always cross trained to make myself a stronger dancer. Ballet, Modern, and Jazz are my life’s passion. Plus Tap was my first art form. But I can do any form of movement. I discover new and innovative teachers, then I share!
That is who I am. I have been a teacher all my life but being a student, is much better! Because you learn again.  Life is a continuous  learning experience. I will never stop absorbing or acquiring knowledge.
All my love,  Donna

Below listen to the lyrics,, Petty doesn’t do his videos on You tube.

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Calvin Finley- Fine Art Photographer

Posted in News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 10, 2013| 1 Comment »

Calvin Finley– Fine Art Photographer.

I did several shoots with this innovative cutting edge photographer. We were united when I was in grad school for Dance at Temple University in the 1990’s. There was a posting for a photo shoot for dancers with strong bodies called a go-see.  I had my 4-year-old son Jordan in tow as it was snowing that day. I believe it was Sunday and got to Temple University late.  Calvin’s assistant Sally said, “So sorry, we do not have any more film left.” I replied, “Oh OK I understand.”  I proceeded to get changed in the bathroom on the 2nd floor of Pearson Hall.  Sally came in, observed my somewhat naked physique and said, ” I am going to get more film, I will take Jordan with me please stay.” Oh OK. Calvin and I did two rolls of 35 millimeter film (no digital) and got two black and white prints from that shoot. That was very unusual. But Calvin and I clicked as I was a linear choreographer/dancer.  We were both into the angles of images and Calvin’s lighting technique was very unique. My fine art photography career as a model had begun.  What a wonderful journey it was.

I believe as a person you must constantly reinvent yourself. When opportunity knocks, never be afraid to open the door.

My photos made the Cooperate Gallery of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The last shoot we did live at the International Photographers Exhibition at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. I trained for six months for that gig as I was a model. I literally was jumping out of my skin, very nervous.  But I have been to larger stages as a professional dancer. Calvin explained how he lights me as I posed. It was the last professional gig as I was in my 40’s.  Calvin is not only a photographer but an amazing person.

Calvin came to my home yesterday and brought prints that I received for doing the shoots in the 1990’s.  Calvin surprised me and gave me many more prints than I was owed. One below, well, I became very emotional and cried, and praised God as I have never seen it before. Calvin asked me if I could dive. Of course as I was a Philly little girl and went to the local rec center to swim.  There wasn’t anyone in my neighborhood that could have a pool. We had cement 2 ft by 4 ft concrete yards.  Also, I became  a Physical Education teacher at Temple University and taught in the Philly school system for a couple of years.  It was a four-hour shoot in a 50 degree outdoor pool. Calvin was in an Oxygen tank  with camera below at the surface of the pool.  I dove into the pool, hit bottom, arched up with a chiffon scarf.  Calvin capture only one photo worth printing.  It is below.

I was so elated I went to my gym and brought the print. I went up to Chris, manager and also displayed it many other members. They were very impressed. Yes, I was that happy.

I now have to get them framed and lights above the photos.

God sent Calvin yesterday. God sees and hears everything.

Thank you Calvin.  Praise the Lord.

PS. Calvin, I forgot to ask you what you named this Photo below?

PhotoPlus Expo will be held Oct. 23-26, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City.

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Drive by The Cars, Spellbound, Pulsations Nightclub, Glen Mills, PA

Posted in Entertainment, Music, News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 12, 2013| 5 Comments »

Drive by The Cars,  Spellbound, Pulsations Nightclub, Glen Mills, PA

My first gig as a Professional dancer was at The Encore Dinner Theater in 1984, Production Spellbound, in Glenn Mills, PA.

After the last performance at 10 pm, it would one hour later, turn into Pulsations Nightclub.

The Pulsations Dancers would then perform.

Remembering Drive by the Cars as Rex, who is a Senior Lecturer, Theater Arts, @ The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, choreographed a production that will forever live in my mind. They used the same stage as the Spellbound Dancers.  The Encore Dinner theater held 850 people for dinner.  Pulsations, well lets say there was reckless abandonment.

At midnight the spaceship would make its way from the ceiling  in this 3-story nightclub and land on the dance floor. The robot, Pulsar was in a glass enclosed chamber. The robot would come out, talk, and interact with the crowd. The pumping bass speakers, risers, and  state of the art lighting were never duplicated at any nightclub I have ever hung out in.  When you are a  professional dancer and it off time, enter a nightclub, look out dance floor.  Canada to Bermuda, Las Vegas to New Orleans, Norway to Denmark, The City of Angels to New York City. St. Thomas to Puerto Rico.  You name it, was cutting edge in the after dark industry, way ahead of its time. Thanks to Barry,  Hey, where are you now Barry? You left Taylors in Cherry Hill, to go to Philly, Egypt or Shampoo Maybe, lost tract of your expertise.

I do not want to sound redundant, it was the best club in Philly area bar none!

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SNL’s, Saturday Night Live, New York City Children’s Choir, “Silent Night”, Opening Tribute, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

Posted in News by Donna, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2012| 2 Comments »

SNL’s, Saturday Night Live opening tribute to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It was Live from New York its Saturday Night from the New York City Children’s Choir singing “Silent Night.”

To view the opening, click this Link.

Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Wikipedia page

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