Do any dance aficionados remember Gregory Hines speaking at the then Trenton State College in the early ’80s? He was so eloquent, so gracious, and I’ll never forget how he urged everyone to dance with their small children ‘so they get your rhythm.’

I was reminded of that when I saw the essay on Hines in the new online exhibition, launched by the Dance Heritage Coalition (DHC) of America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100. It features newly commissioned essays, bibliographies and research resources, and curated visual materials. What a great resource! Thanks to the National Endowment For the Arts for this.

How to help your child get your rhythm? Let them stand on your feet — and then dance. My children’s feet were as big as mine when I learned that tip, way too heavy to be standing on me, but it’s not too late for my grandchildren — and perhaps yours.

It’s always a plus when you get to hear a professional speech coach — the teacher who trains the rest of us how to do public speaking. It’s an even bigger plus when she’s giving out tips.

Eileen Sinett, speech coach and author of Speaking That Connects, will speak at the Princeton Regional Chamber breakfast on Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Nassau Club. Her topic: “Body Language and Beyond: How to effectively communicate to groups.”
This is one chamber event that I’m sure to attend, in part because I’ve participated in other Sinett sessions that have been super helpful. When it comes to deciding where to be on Wednesday, it’s a slam dunk.
Perhaps I’ll see you there!

At Grounds for Sculpture, renowned sculptor Gyuri Hollosy will make three life-size sculptures; each sculpture involves two figures that are intertwined, dancing through space.  


“Each figure will have its own emotional persona but when they are intertwined they will create intimate and dynamic relationships within the art of their dance — demonstrating how dance inspires art and art inspires dance.”


Help make this happen by contributing to Hollosy’s Kickstart project.