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I find myself very fortunate to have the kind of job that allows me to be creative.  Teaching dance, pilates, and yoga as well as practicing those disciplines really fulfill my heart.  I have passion about what I am doing and I can get a bit overly excited to some, but I am EXCITED by life.  Especially today right now in 2009.

I know things are going to go up from here.  I believe we are destined for great things and each of us has to work towards our capacity to be great every single day.  Being the best person I can be for that day makes me feel open and allows me to experience things, question ideas, and give praise for being on this earth doing what I am doing.

Every evening and every morning, I count my blessing.

Have a great week!

I have been cleaning the house, cleaning my closet, and clearing my mind to gear up for the new year.  I usually know exactly what projects I will start in January and the professional development workshops in Pilates and Yoga to sign up for, but this year is different.  

I am setting goals for myself, but not necessarily a tight schedule, it is a loose time line.  I am finding that life happens to us and can control us, so it is best for me to leave space and time for something to happen, but not get too attached to that particular event at that particular time.

So I have cleaned out my closet, but what to do with all of the old, slightly worn out clothes and other miscellaneous items.  Donate to charity (I have one the OPCC, in Santa Monica, the clothes go directly to the men, women, and children, feel free to e-mail me for more info).  It is the season for giving in December, what happens in January? 

For me, I have decided to donate every month.  Every action has a positive reaction.

Happy Holidays!
Carrie

Grounding Point Dance Company’s Artistic Director, Carrie Smaczny, stated, “I am so happy that the company is in it’s 10th year.  I am thankful for all of the corporate and federal/state  (financial and inkind) support which is instrumental in keeping us alive in the current economic situation.”

“I feel blessed to have worked with so many dancers in both Arizona and California, who have helped me create work for productions as well as teach in community projects with a focus on dance education.”

For the 2009 season, Grounding Point Dance Company is working on project to team up with other non-profit companies and social organizations to help raise money for homeless in America.

“It is so important to give back to the community, I am looking forward to working with various organizations to make that happen”, states Smaczny.

“Madonna is my idol,” states Carrie Smaczny, Artistic Director of Grounding Point Dance Company,”She is a great master of changing looks and is on the cutting edge of style.  Her newest album HARD CANDY, had me quite disappointed initially I thought the music lyrics/ style for someone more like Brittany Spears.  However, Madge has won me over.  I now am completely addicted to using her sweet and sticky beats in my Contemporary Jazz class.  The more I listen to it, the more I get inspired to move, create, and play on the dance floor.  She may not be the best singer, but there is something so captivating about her work.”