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JoAnne Tucker
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Artist/Writer. Retired dance company director and choreographer. From the US living in Costa Rica. Blog: https://mostlydance.com
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A new post at MostlyDance remembering key #music concerts in #Pittsburgh. Great fun to remember and write about.
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Music Events that Tingle, Caress and Thrill – 1962 to 1965 Pittsburgh
In last month’s blog I mentioned how the outstanding concert of the Alma Duo reminded me of the musical events that I attended over 60 years ago.  My husband Murray (who passed away in October of 2…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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A new blog is about an amazing concert in #costarica by Rubia Santos and Lourdes Lobo. Repertory was a Beethoven piano and violin sonata followed by a Brahms trios for piano, violin and cello, #classicalmusic #chambermusic
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An Amazing Concert – Listening for Two
Several years ago, I met Rubia Santos at a social event of Hacienda Atenas, the community where we both live.  We immediately felt a connection.  Rubia is an internationally known concert pianist w…
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October 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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A #musicaltheatre event happening here in here #costarica. New blog at Mostly Dance shares information about the upcoming performances Sept 11 - 28.
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BARBA in Costa Rica – An International Creative Collaboration
One thing leads to another.  As I mentioned in recent blogs, Casa Uno Artist Residency has hosted several graduates of New York University’s MFA program in Musical Theatre Writing.  For the past tw…
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August 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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A new post at my blog Mostly Dance shares about my passion in Musical Theatre, Artist Residency, and book review. wp.me/p9Mj5D-Ha
#musicaltheatre #CostaRica #ArtistResidency
Musical Theatre: A Favorite Passion (Part II)
“What books do you suggest I read to learn more about the history of musical theatre and how different composers and librettists work together?” I asked one evening, as a resident graduate of NYU’s…
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July 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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A new blog at Mostly Dance is about Musical Theatre.
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Musical Theatre – A Favorite Passion (Part I)
Three years ago, I began an Artist in Residency program at my home in Costa Rica. Slowly the residency has built from three sessions (a total of seven artists) the first year (based only on my own …
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June 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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New Blog explores how to keep our mental health in this difficult time. mostlydance.com/2025/05/27/f...
#mentalhealth #dance #art
Finding Balance in a Challenging World
One of the last pieces that I created for The Avodah Dance Ensemble was called Balancing Act.  I was fascinated with the different ways we catch ourselves when we are losing our balance and how we …
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May 27, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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A new post mostlydance.com/2025/05/03/b...
#dance #resistance
Burning Desire to Choreograph – A Dance of Resistance
For the past few months, I have found myself missing working with dancers the way I did for over 30 years with The Avodah Dance Ensemble.  At first my recent focus was on creating a work inspired b…
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May 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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#dance #women #incarceration
A Chance Meeting and A Shared Interest – An Inspiring Project – Flyaway Productions: Collaboration with Incarcerated Women
Each three-week Casa Uno Artist Residency Program ends with the artists presenting their work before invited guests who live in Atenas.  Recently I asked a friend to help me set up and clean up for…
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April 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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A new blog at Mostly Dance is about a visit to La Senda, the largest #labyrinth in the world located in #CostaRica. mostlydance.com/2025/03/14/a...
A Visit to La Senda
Ever since Ronald Esquivel designed Camino del Artista – the labyrinth at my home, Casa Uno – I have wanted to visit La Senda, the largest labyrinth in the world, which Esquivel collaborated in cre…
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March 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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“If your writing doesn't keep you up at night, it won't keep anyone else up either” — James M. Cain #amwriting #authors #quotes #writingcommunity
February 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Jane Fonda in SAG Awards speech: "Woke just means you give a damn about other people" cnn.it/3XdUSvy
Jane Fonda gives politically-charged speech at SAG Awards: ‘Woke just means you give a damn about other people’ | CNN
Jane Fonda persevered against some audio issues Sunday night to encourage activism at Sunday night’s SAG Awards.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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In the stillness of the trees ... I am home.
February 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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A new post at my blog Mostly Dance looks at the #choreography in the film #Wicked. Also shares some ideas for #dance #eduactors. Using #movement to build #community. mostlydance.com/2025/02/10/w...
Wicked: An Extraordinary Dance Scene
In Wicked, which I loved and have watched three times, there is a dance scene that speaks to me in a very special way. It’s the dance scene that takes place in the Ozdust Ballroom.  We are introduc…
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February 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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A new blog at Mostly Dance features Dance News Daily. mostlydance.com/2025/01/13/d...
Dance News Daily: New Project of Danielle Guillermo
One of the best things about social media is that I am able to keep up to date with dancers who performed with the Avodah Dance Ensemble during the thirty-plus years I was the Artistic Director of …
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January 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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New blog at Mostly Dance mostlydance.com/2024/12/22/n... #domesticviolence #abuse #costarica. Holidays can be particularly challenging.
November 25: Costa Rica’s National Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Since I moved to Costa Rica I have wanted to get involved in – or at least know what services are being provided for – women who are victims of domestic violence.  I have lived in Atenas for five y…
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December 22, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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A favorite subject to paint in Costa Rica is the sloth. Here's an oil I recently completed. #ArtAdventCalendar
December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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Just finished this painting of two macaws from a reference photo taken at Natuwa Sanctuary, Costa Rica. Oil on canvas 24" by 18". #oilpainting #Costarica
December 11, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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A new blog at Mostly Dance shares the delight in reconnecting with a dancer who I worked with over twenty years ago.
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Reconnecting with Kerrie Anne Grace, a Former Avodah Dance Ensemble Dancer
One morning I got a text from a dancer who had performed for two seasons with The Avodah Dance Ensemble, saying that she was planning a trip to Costa Rica.  If you are a regular reader of this Most…
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November 20, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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This is my first post. Look forward to connecting with writers, artists, dancers, photographers and creative energy! Love painting flowers and birds. Below a Toucan oil painting. Toucans are regular visitors to my home in Costa Rica.
November 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM