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What You See, What You Feel, What You Interpret — and What Is
In dance, nothing is ever just physical. What you see, what you feel, what you interpret, and what is are four different realities. And the real work of a dancer lives in the space between them. Proprioception — your internal sense of where your body is in space — sits at the center of all of it. It’s the silent partner in every développé, every balance, every landing. It’s not your teacher’s voice, not the mirror, not the correction you think you understood. Proprioception
Manon Hallay
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404 INSIDE #genesis
Writing has been feeling therapeutic lately, and friends around me have inspired me to lean into what gives me joy and feels good to me....
Manon Hallay
Aug 113 min read


J like Joy
Blissful joy . Weightless, quiet joy .The kind that catches you off guard — a small surge in the chest, a breath that feels softer,...
Manon Hallay
Aug 112 min read


I for INJURY
Dancers and injuries… 6 years ago, I tore my hip labrum and was told by doctors I needed surgery. Not wanting to get hip surgery in my...
Manon Hallay
Feb 43 min read


H for HEALING
As I started writing on this topic, I felt myself drawn in many directions: the Healing we can cultivate as a community, the shared...
Manon Hallay
Feb 42 min read


F for FAIL
F irst A ttempt I n L earning. When I first heard this quote by a mentor of mine, it hit. My world isn’t crumbling. It’s okay for me not...
Manon Hallay
Feb 41 min read


E for EMOTION
As a dancer, I’ve always had difficulty dealing with my emotions and understanding what those emotions where trying to tell/teach me....
Manon Hallay
Feb 42 min read


D for DECISION
Every day when you wake up, you have the power to make one decision that can change everything in your life. You can choose to be your...
Manon Hallay
Feb 41 min read


C for CHANGE
For this week’s letter, I’ve hesitated a lot between “ Change ” and “Confort Zone.” Because I believe they both go together, I decided to...
Manon Hallay
Oct 9, 20232 min read


B for BECOMING
Looking at my story and where I am today, you could think that I always knew what I wanted. You could believe that it was clear to me...
Manon Hallay
Oct 9, 20232 min read


A for ANNIVERSARY
I’m finally coming down cloud 9. Reflecting on the beginning of the year. Embracing the overwhelming presence of conflicting emotions....
Manon Hallay
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Recipe #1 - High protein vegan chorizo stew
My favorite thing with meal prepping is when it‘s fast, cost effective and high protein and fibers. I found the perfect recipe for you,...
Manon Hallay
Oct 9, 20231 min read
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