Teacher Feature: Lindsay Murray

It is time for another Teacher Feature. Read on to learn more about Lindsay Murray:
Ida: Why did you start dancing?

Lindsay: I started dance class at age 3 at Dance Works in Quakertown, PA and never stopped. I think our babysitter went to this studio and told my Mom about it. I danced at Dance Works all the way through high school graduation.

Ida: What is your greatest dance moment?

Lindsay: Hmmm...There are a few, but dancing outside under the stars on a stage in Montescudaio, Tuscany, Italy was pretty amazing and very memorable!

Ida: If you weren't dancing, what would you be doing?

Lindsay: I cannot imagine my life without dance, but I do love shopping, home decorating and working with youth. I guess I would enjoy being a personal shopper or interior decorator. I am currently in graduate school to obtain my Master's Degree in School Counseling. I hope to eventually become a school counselor at a performing arts school and continue to choreograph and teach dance.

Ida: What is your favorite indulgence?

Lindsay: Coffee, cereal, and anything chocolate!

Ida: What is your favorite thing about working at IDA?

Lindsay: I love getting to know all of the other great teachers and working with the dedicated and enthusiastic students. I think the whole spirit of the studio is inspiring! I also love the opportunity of working with the IDA Rep companies.

Ida: Where can we see you dance professionally?

Lindsay: I dance professionally with ContempraDance Theatre and VADA Dance Collective.

Ida: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Lindsay: I will be celebrating my one year wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day, 2010.

Thanks to Lindsay for doing this interview with me! Let us end with one of her favorite quotes.

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams… Live the life you've imagined." -Thoreau

Congratulations!

    Bucknell University offers a limited number of Arts Merit Scholarships to students who can demonstrate both artistic and academic excellence. We are so proud to announce that four graduating members of IDA's Senior Repertory Company are finalists for the Dance Merit Scholarships! Congratulations to Lauren Cherry, Kingsley Delacato, Stephanie Miller, and Sarah Samuels!!!
      "There is nothing more notable in Socrates than that he found time, when he was an old man, to learn music and dancing, and thought it time well spent." - Michel de Montaigne

Generations is a Huge Success

    The official tally is in and Generations raised $4350 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. The night was filled with tremendous performances from IDA staff, students, and guest companies, Born Into the Arts and TapOlé Dance Company. Thank you to everyone involved who helped to make this event a success.

"The heart of the dance is the heart of the dancer." –Ghazallah al-Badriyyah