This is the third of four posts relating to the Irreverent Dance Kickstarter. Over the course of the fundraising campaign I will be explaining some of the reasons why this inclusive and welcoming community is so essential - to the people within and those who have yet to discover it - and why dance is... Continue Reading →
This is the second of four posts relating to the Irreverent Dance Kickstarter. Over the next few weeks I will be explaining some of the reasons why this inclusive and welcoming community is so essential - to the people within and those who have yet to discover it - and why dance is far more... Continue Reading →
This is the first of four posts relating to the Irreverent Dance Kickstarter. Over the next month I will be explaining some of the reasons why this inclusive and welcoming community is so essential - to the people within and those who have yet to discover it - and why dance is far more important... Continue Reading →
Here at Rarely Wears Lipstick we welcome guest posts on a variety of topics that might interest our readers. Lori's latest request for posts has brought in this fantastic list of ten things you (maybe!) never knew about dancing... with citations! This is also ten reasons that, the less the idea appeals to you, the... Continue Reading →
Last July, I wrote about how my first adventures with Irreverent Dance (then in its infancy) resulted in me learning more ballet than I thought I could in 8 classes. This summer, I told you about how a bunch of us danced through central London as part of the annual Pride parade. Now, to celebrate... Continue Reading →
As summer draws to a close, many of us decide to take up a new hobby or learn a new skill. Whether it's because we want to distract ourselves from the slowly darkening evenings or simply a response to an ingrained feeling that August/September is 'Back to School' time, the desire to try something new... Continue Reading →
It pains me to admit it, but this piece is inspired by Thatcher. In the wake of her death, everyone's had something to say. One of the more bizarre ideas, though, is a few people claiming her as a 'feminist icon'. Really? Thatcher is widely quoted as saying, 'The feminists hate me, don't they? And... Continue Reading →
As a female dance teacher and marathon runner in training I'm always looking for advancements in two key pieces of kit: shoes, to protect my ankles and knees; and support bras, to protect my back. Both of these became more pertinent when I gained some much-needed weight last year. My bust growing by three cup... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year, my talented and inspiring best friend, Amanda Jones, started a offering body-positive LGBTQ-friendly adult beginners dance classes. As a qualified dance teacher, when friends told her that they would love to learn ballet but couldn't find any classes to suit them, Amanda decided to create one. I took part in her first... Continue Reading →
Last night I had the great pleasure of attending a very special blogger event at the Palace Theatre in London. When I asked my Twitter followers to recommend theatre shows recently, lots of people either recommended Singin' in the Rain, or said it was high on their list to go and see next. A quick... Continue Reading →