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Gaga. I must keep moving until the end.
June 20, 2012It’s no doubt that this Spring semester has taken a lot out of me. We finished off our choreographic works, have performed student works and professional repertory, the highlight of which was dancing on the main stage at Suzanne Dellal. This week, I finish my studies with technical exams. But in an effort to squeeze out just a little bit more dance from this experience in Israel, I’m turning to Gaga.
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Earthquake in Jerusalem?
May 11, 2012I think we just felt an earthquake. Updates to follow.
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I guess there was an earthquake this morning at 6:17am.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/earthquake-hits-dead-sea-region-shakes-jerusalem/
Ynet has the scoop, at 10:16pm.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4227887,00.html
JPost joins in at 10:31pm.
http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=269610
Exclusive interview with Kyle Georgina Marsh
Can you describe exactly what happened?
I was just sitting in my apartment enjoying a regular Shabbat, watching YouTube videos and talking to friends, and suddenly, my roommate says, “Quick, shhh!” The whole building was shaking. It was like being gently rocked to sleep. We heard people screaming in the hallway.
Did anyone get hurt?
No. We just folded our legs, sat on the couch, and enjoyed the moment.
Have you been in an earthquake before?
Yes. I grew up in Hawaii and Japan, so it’s pretty normal.

Yasmeen Godder’s Storm End Come
April 29, 2012As you may know, I am enrolled in a unique-to-Dance Jerusalem lecture course called Dance in Israel. As you may or may not know, I adore it. Though all lessons are filled with great information, video, photo, and opportunity for discussion, the most effective (and my favorite) progression of these dance history (or current events?) lessons ends with a trip to see a live performance. Just last night Dance Jerusalem hit the Suzanne Dellal Center once more for another amazing demonstration of Israeli dance. This time, we visited Tel Aviv to see Yasmeen Godder’s Storm End Come.
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Hebrew Update: YouTube Videos
April 20, 2012In Hebrew class, we sometimes use YouTube as a audio-visual aid. I’ve included here two of my favorites. If you can’t understand Hebrew, listen to the rhythm and sounds of the language. It’s really quite beautiful, in my opinion.

TLV: The Perfect Stay-cation
March 10, 2012I write this from a PC in an apartment in Old Jaffa. The computer and apartment belong to a friend, Smadar, who is a fellow student at the Academy. I came out here with my good friend, Elly, to celebrate Purim, which is like Jewish Halloween.
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I must say that this three days spent in Tel Aviv was amazing. There’s something about staying in someone’s home that obviously trumps staying at a hostel to spend a few nights out of Jerusalem. Aside from saving money, it was great to be able to cook our own meals, shower privately, and not have to worry about the other guests staying in your domitory-style hostel room. Elly and I rented bicycles, explored parts of Old Jaffa, spent some hours on the beaches in Tel Aviv, and went out to eat a few times.
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It was pleasant to get away from Jerusalem for the weekend and feel at home in a different city, just a short bus ride away. I hope to be able to do it again soon. Thank you so much, Smadar!
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Carlo
P.S. The only regret is that I didn’t bother to bring my running shoes with me. The weather was PERFECT for it!
P.P.S. Can we just acknowledge that just a week ago, I was blogging about snow?