We all have different strengths and gifts to share with the world

We all have different strengths and gifts to share with the world. 

Its been a long week getting ready for the dress rehearsal with my high school girls -lots of sweat and sores. Whats more to soothe the mind and body than a relaxing cup of freshly brewed tea and foods shared with good company. 

I just had a reunion dinner with a friend whom I haven't seen for a long time. I also invited another friend for surprise who knew him but lost the contact, too. It was a really great surprise meeting, just "how's life" and catching up with each other. We decided to do such a meeting periodically from now on.

I love reunions. So many times people become really close and then suddenly disappear. I may not see them again in my life. This seems to be part of the modern lifestyle. But the memories live on.  One has to adjust and move on, I guess. 

Makiko moved to beatyful house!

I also received a nice email from our former group member Makiko. She moved to Southern California where she enjoys the her life in three and driving her car in the warm sea breeze.

Makiko has been enjoying this beatyful view 

There were also news from our very recent group member Akari. She moved to Tokyo, where - by complete coincidence she met Mao, who was on vacation there, at a performance of the Nutcracker, of all things! Like it was meant to be. 

Its the little things of life to muse about over a cup of classy Earl Gray and simple cucumber  tea sandwiches or scorns with devon cream with boysenberry jam. Just the right thing for a pinky-out kind of event with friends. Full of happy moments!

We will have Pinky day on the Feb 14, its Thursday!! Bring your pink color on the date for our class room,if you are there.

How do you like tea?

2013,A Bright & Beautiful New Year! 

While some of the dancers are still on vacation, our 2013 class got under way on January 10, with great harmony and happiness in the mixed level class. A fresh start brimming with promises and possibilities. Thank you, Yasuno,Yumi, Ronnie, Wolfgang for making the start and enjoying the Ballet Chocolade from Moscow.

 

New years come with resolutions, so: mine - as a teacher - is to keep us healthy and take care of each other with manners and happiness. Personally I want to keep a flexilble mind, not punish my body and drink lots of water. 

I'll be indulging in healthy, balanced meals, lots of sleep, and my uniquely designed class "Monique's ballet", of course! 

 

We're also on Facebook, and recently we hit our 30th "like" for Monique's Ballet Class in Sanfrancisco. The golden "like" was by Scott who is Yumi's husband. Thank you Scott! you're part of us now ;-)  Deeply appreciate both of you, to help us and growing our future.  I deeply appreciate our international group member Akari  and her continued collaboration with me.

 

Applause! 

Please stay tuned in for announcements about our upcoming events, schedule and all things Monique's ballet  on our website, Facebook page and this blog.

Coming soon, introductions of all of our current group members, including those international or out of town.

Wishing you all much health and happiness in the year ahead!