Vintage Sqaure Dancing Videos

These videos all put a smile on my face!  The first is from Central Park circa 1945 and the next is Pete Seeger & Margot Mayo’s American Square Dance Group.

 

Square Dancing-China

I have received a two month residency at the Shangyuan Artist Residency, outside of Beijing.  I am going to document Guang Chang Wu, which translates into square dancing.   In the warmer months at dusk many people in China head to the squares to dance.  Bellow are some links to videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qQQL3wOLH4

http://www.guangchangwu.net/

Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability

This is an amazing TED talk by Brene Brown that talks about how we how the purpose of life is connection and in order to connect you must embrace vulnerability!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o

Human Connections Start With A Friendly Touch- NPR

A great story on NPR!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128795325

“Evidence That Little Touches Do Mean So Much”- New York Times

There is evidence that a high five, hand on the shoulder, hug or holding hands reduces stress! Basketball teams that touch more play better! I will high five to that!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/health/23mind.html

“A Simple Show of Hands”- The New York Times

A Simple Show of Hands- The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/05/fashion/05hands.html

You hold someones hand as a sign of affection, protection, and comfort. Is it true that it is no longer something casual?