What to do when you can’t find good songs to choreograph to

Finding songs to choreograph to can be very challenging at times. Songs need to match the dancer's skill level and age. In clogging, judges like it when there is a "theme" too, so that means matching dance steps and costumes to the song as well. Oh, and of course the song must be clean and...

COM 407 – The Music Workshop Blog

I'm going to be writing for a company called The Music Workshop Company. Their blog is https://musicworkshopcompany.wordpress.com/ They are a company that “works with highly skilled professional musicians to create projects, performances, team-building sessions, new compositions, drumming circles, Samba bands, skill-building exercises and curriculum enhancing workshops, each one specially tailored to the needs of the...

What is Clogging?

I've been clogging for 13 years now, and I'm always surprised when people talk to me and have no idea what clogging actually is. So, let's talk about what it is, and what it isn't. Clogging is a form of percussive folk dance where you wear flexible leather shoes that have taps on them, and...

COM 407

The blog that I am reviewing is http://sheilajospencer.com/blog She posts about the everyday life of a clogger. She posts everything about her studio, people who attend her studio's classes, and what they do. Competitions they go to, performances/community service, as well as just their regular practices and what they are up to. She's inspired me...

My Resume – Updated 12/5

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Brian Lamb interviewed legendary photojournalist Doug Mills at Purdue University

WEST LAFAYETTE Ind. - Doug Mills, New York Times Pulitzer Prize winner and political photographer, shared his life stories at Purdue University on April 3. Mills began by talking about how he got started as a photographer; he was in high school and had a Canon 81. He had a friend who had a much...

UNBOXING: October Ipsy Box

Total Cost of Bag - $72.44 The price I Paid - $10 The Bag: This bag is super cute (as always)! I like that it has a mask since it's Halloween, but it could totally be used year-round. Also, the zipper on this one is my favorite so far! The Balm: Take Home The Bronze...

One Year On WordPress!

As of this week, I have been a member of WordPress for 1 whole year! I have now published over 50 blogs, and am learning so much about what readers want, and how to attract more attention. I have definitely not been as active as I could have the past year, but thank you so...

How I Edit My Instagram Pictures

I love photography and editing pictures and colors, so I thought I would share with you how I edit my pictures for Instagram! I use 4 apps - Afterlight, Snapseed, VSCO, and Facetune 2. I'm going to show you a non-selfie because talking about how I use Facetune can be a blog post all of its...

Tarte Rainforest of The Sea Vol II

I got this palette for my 19th birthday, which was in January! This is the only product in their "Rainforest of The Sea" line that I have tried so far, but I'm hoping to get more! Colors This palette has 8 different colors in it; 3 matte, 2 metallic, and 3 satin. 4 of the colors...

Thanksgiving Break!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! This is a summary post of what I did during my Thanksgiving break! At my university, we get Tuesday-Sunday off for Thanksgiving, but all my Tuesday classes were canceled, so I was able to leave on Monday and get a 6-day break! Monday my friend Hayley & I...

Hello November

It’s November! That means that it will start snowing soon and that Christmas is right around the corner! It’s actually already snowed here a couple times since the 1st of November, and I think I was the only person on campus who was happy about it. Let’s talk about plans I have for November! #1...

TBT – My Sweet 16!

Today I thought that I would do a #TBT and talk about my 16th birthday party! I will try to include all details so I can hopefully help someone create ideas for their own party! The theme for my sweet 16 was Winter Wonderland since my birthday is in January. So, my decorations were blue,...

5 Ways To Decorate Pumpkins

Now that it is October, I am going to start posting more Fall/Halloween posts! I always enjoy decorating or carving pumpkins every year. Here are 5 different ways that you can decorate pumpkins without having to carve them.   1. Paint   2. Washi Tape 3. Lace 4. Sharpie   5. Glitter   Pitcures are from...

Hello October

I would like to start doing a post at the beginning of each month about what my plans are, and what I'm looking forward to this month. First of all, I can't believe it's October! I am currently in week 7 of this college semester, the year is flying by!   Plans I have for...