HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This is the largest new year's party in the south-east: the downtown Atlanta PEACH drop, with a local band on the main stage in front of 'Underground Atlanta' they are awesome! We went to the Coca-Cola museum today with my family, it was GREAT. KEEP DANCING! Austin

Can't Sleep Tonight.....
     I am very excited about the flight home in the morning. I haven't been to South Carolina in almost 4 years, not because I didn't want to, but because it never worked out. Now I am so nervous I can't sleep, don't know why, but I am sure i will have plenty of time to sleep on the plane. It is going to take Arlo and I almost 10 hours to get to Atlanta URGH!! When I flew home in 2004, it only took about 4. I guess that is what you get when you get tickets this late, and want them cheap. Oh well, yesturday, Arlo and I brought "Age of Empires" so that we would have something to do on the plane, and during our 4 hour lay-over in minneapolis. 
     Well, anyways, while I am up I guess I will catch you up! I haven't been doing much dancing over the break. I have been running a ton and stretching everyday. I figure that since flexibility is the thing i most struggle with, I will spend some "quality" time with my muscles and tendons LOL.
Well I am going to try to sleep, if not, at least do something a little more productive!!

Ok so i know that it is completely cheesy as hell, but I thought it might be nice to end these entries with a little quote, something I find inspiring

"To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking." ~Agnes De Mille
_keep dancing_
       Austin Smith

Favorite Podcast

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Ok, so it isn't dance related, but it is easily the best produced podcast out there. EVERYDAY (mon.-fri.) Fausto and Marc deliver the best in Podcast entertainment, from celebrity guests, broadway babies, and a myriad of talented and amazingly funny guests!!! Give it a listen, and you will see why i have been glued to my earbuds for the last 2 1/2 years!! Please give them a listen and VOTE for Fausto in the Gay Bloggies 2007. All the listeners need to ensure that he WINS!!!

DONT MISS this episodes:

Interview with "Smith and Grimm"
This KILLER duo from chicago will have you dancing to songs like "Ya'll I Saw His Balls," "Carol of the Balls,"and "Pretty Legs and Great Big Knockers"!!!!


Keep Dancing
Austin Smith
www.austinballet.net

Why "kinesphere"

So why Austin's "kinesphere." Well for those of you who don't kow, Kinesphere is a word used to describe the space around you, specifically the space you dance or move in. It is the space that we live our lives in day in and day out, from cradle to grave. It is also an extremely personal space. Many people will understand the feeling of someone being "too close," this feeling is because our body is innately aware of its very own, personal KINESPHERE.

"When in doubt BOURRÉ out!!!!"
Austin Smith

Much More To Come!!

Welcome to my Blog!! I plan on keeping up with this, hopefully weekly. I will be talking about life in general, but specifically about living as a dancer.

Just to catch you all up, My name is Austin Smith, and I am a Ballet Major at Utah Valley University! This week is finals week, URGH. Most people have no idea how much actual work goes into a dance degree, and not just physical. Do you know where your ischial tuberosities are? I DO! Ah well, I guess it is all for the best!
OH BTW, check out my new website www.AustinBallet.net. It isn't finished yet, but when it is, it will be awsome!

"Dance like everyone is watching; if they aren't, whats the point"
AUSTIN SMITH

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