On Pointe, Step by Determined Step
Penny performed on pointe in the Nutcracker this past weekend (video below). And maybe that doesn’t seem like a big deal or something to write a post about, but I…
Dance Theatre of Harlem
It was quite a gift to watch the Harlem Dance Theatre with Penny on Thursday. First of all, the dancing itself was beautiful and powerful and fun and interesting. But…
Pointe Shoes and Developing Perseverance
Penny got new pointe shoes last week. For a long time, I thought pointe—which requires strength in both the feet and ankles that I didn’t believe Penny would ever have—would…
