February 24th, 2020 ‘Who could have foreseen that this would be our last time together for many many months to come due to the world pandemic of Covid-19? So many plans, possibilities and potentials put on hold. We spent the morning with Marie at Morlich House and then the afternoon at Doreen’s planning our nextContinue reading “The Last Post”
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Original Band Music
February 3rd, 2020 ‘Back at Betty’s today and giving it laldie in her kitchen. Watched 42nd Street and Steppin’ Out on Betty’s TV in the comfort of a good sofa. It is always great to watch films with Betty, Doreen and Marie as they have so much to share about the choreography, the dancers and the steps. Learned todayContinue reading “Original Band Music”
The Kitchenettes
January 27th, 2020 ‘This week we met at Doreen’s house and transported some of our tap mats to dance on her kitchen floor. Katie had the inspired idea to name us ‘The Kitchenettes’! It feels very apt for this next stage of our time together, and perhaps we could dance in kitchens around the city?Continue reading “The Kitchenettes”
On The Road
January 20th, 2020 “We all met at Betty’s house today, it was a bouncing, bubbly day including a bottle of fizz chilling in Betty’s fridge “for the girls”, and wonderful to see everyone again after our Christmas break. A new dancer Libby Day joined us and we hope Libby will become a regular with usContinue reading “On The Road”
Doreen & The Last Post
July 19th, 2017 Brilliant news. Paul Hudson, our colleague at the Festival Theatre, always ahead of the game and a connecting thinker, created an opportunity for Doreen to work as the choreographer on the theatre show The Last Post. Set in the 1940’s during the war time Doreen is authentic to the era, with livedContinue reading “Doreen & The Last Post”
Pastures New
December 2nd, 2019 “Our penultimate day in Festival Theatre. It will be sad to leave after four years of feeling part of the family, but we understand that things change and move on. We have had a very good inning.” “Chatted about The White Heather Club, which ended in 1968, and how many of theContinue reading “Pastures New”
The Shoulders We Stand On
November 25th, 2019 “Excellent to host our friends from Glencairn Care Home once again. Everyone is improving, leading things off and generally in their element. Also, lots of chat and information shared – podcasting potential for the future perhaps!” “Learned about the old Plaza in Morningside, Friday night was Plaza night and you hoped you’dContinue reading “The Shoulders We Stand On”
Missing June
October 21st, 2019 Great to all be in the room together today, tapping and chair ballet. Doreen brought in photos she found of herself performing, with a massive feather fan, and oh, those legs! Wonderful to see them and add them to the collection. Much talk about June of course and how much we areContinue reading “Missing June”
The Mystery Woman
October 14th, 2019 Marie’s podcast recording day at Festival Theatre which went well. Then Doreen, Katie and I talked on behalf of June’s life, her work and what dance meant to her. We also have our recordings of June which were made and transcribed for our book. Hopefully, Amanda will be able to use theseContinue reading “The Mystery Woman”
June Don Murray – 1927 – 2019
October 7th, 2019 “We got news earlier in the week that dear June has passed away.” “How we shall miss her. What a bright light in the world. In her words, she has gone to; “The Big Cabaret in The Sky”. Thinking of that, and knowing she will be in good company, is a bigContinue reading “June Don Murray – 1927 – 2019”
An Audience With... 