Dive Into Summer Dance
By Georgia Doherty One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through dance at BU is that stepping out of my comfort zone is something to embrace, not fear. As a dance minor and member of Dance Theatre Group, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to explore a wide range of dance styles, many of which both […]
Set Sail This Season with Beginner Lessons on the Charles
Ready to try something new this spring? Learn to Sail classes at the BU Sailing Pavilion are the perfect way to get outside, enjoy the beauty of the Charles River, and gain a brand-new skill. Open to the public, this beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of small boat sailing, including rigging, boat handling, safety, and […]
Wellness Day with FitRec: How to Keep Moving Greatest Hits
In celebration of Wellness Day on March 18, enjoy some of your favorite How to Keep Moving workouts and exercises from the past year! Here are some more ideas for things to help you maintain balance on Wellness Day. We hope these help keep your mind and body moving, and that you can take […]
Dance Up Close: Indigenous Dance
This month’s playlist showcases American Indigenous dance. The playlist attempts to show the variety within Indigenous dance, as it shows videos from powwows, contemporary Indigenous performances, and other traditional forms of dance. Take note in the diversity of powwow dances; the Harvard powwow video is recorded from a student organized powwow on Harvard’s campus, whereas […]
Pole Dance Fitness – Musicality, Improvisation and Personal Expression
In spirit of our Pole Dance Circuit class here at FitRec, instructor Liz Roncka shared the story of her journey with pole dance fitness with us: “In January 1997, I graduated from Boston University with a BS in Health Sciences and an MS in Physical Therapy. Who knew that 20 years later I would be teaching […]
Getting to Know FitRec Staff: Micki Taylor Pinney
“We need to re-define how we look at dance. It’s not just about beautiful able bodied dancers… it’s about movement.” Micki Taylor-Pinney is currently Boston University’s Director of Dance and has been with the University for over 30 years. Micki is responsible for the credit dance program, non-credit dance program, children’s programs, and dance minors […]
Getting to Know FitRec Staff: Kate Durant
“I never understood why people didn’t want to be the best. If I’m going to do something, I want to try to be the best at it that I could be.” Meet Kate Durant, FitRec’s new Assistant Director of Programs. She joined FitRec in May and while her day-to-day activities constantly change, she frequently helps […]