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San Francisco
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7 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
7 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

All the World Has Stage Fright

Propranolol is increasingly prescribed for stage fright due to its calming effects, reflecting changes in social interactions influenced by technology.
Careers
fromTalentLMS Blog
13 hours ago

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.
Women in technology
fromForbes
6 hours ago

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Take the Next Quantum Leap in Coaching

Recombinant coaching integrates ancient wisdom with modern sciences, enhancing personal and professional coaching practices in a billion-dollar industry.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Want to improve your work relationships? Try this

Building relationships with diverse values can enhance professional connections and personal growth.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

How To Create Impactful Scripts For Scenario-Based Training

Scenario-based training enhances employee retention and knowledge recall, addressing skill shortages and diverse workforce needs in a rapidly changing corporate landscape.
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 days ago

The perfection trap that's holding your business back

Embracing imperfection and sharing struggles fosters genuine connections in real estate, rather than solely showcasing polished successes.
London music
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 days ago

Dorrance Dance, The Centre Will Not Hold

Michelle Dorrance's new production, The Centre Will Not Hold, integrates tap dance with various urban dance styles, showcasing a collaborative and innovative approach.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
#creativity
Education
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
Education
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Flight Lessons: A Folk Opera by Deborah Crooks

Flight Lessons examines the lives of Peregrine Falcons in an urban setting, focusing on their breeding pair on the Fruitvale Bridge and the impact of human activities on their survival.
East Bay (California)
#public-speaking
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5 days ago
Books

You Should Be Reading Out Loud Daily - But Not For The Reason You Think

Reading aloud can enhance public speaking skills and improve conversational abilities.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Why Public Speaking Is The Most Powerful Way To Build Your Personal Brand

Public speaking fosters genuine human connection, essential in a tech-heavy, AI-driven world where emotional detachment is prevalent.
Books
fromBustle
5 days ago

You Should Be Reading Out Loud Daily - But Not For The Reason You Think

Reading aloud can enhance public speaking skills and improve conversational abilities.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Why Public Speaking Is The Most Powerful Way To Build Your Personal Brand

Public speaking fosters genuine human connection, essential in a tech-heavy, AI-driven world where emotional detachment is prevalent.
Marketing
fromBig Think
6 days ago

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Where NYC finds its voice: Inside Michael Minelli's Step to the Mike' | amNewYork

Step to the Mike transforms New York City sidewalks into live platforms for discovering raw musical talent.
Running
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Social media marketing
fromTheankler
6 days ago

The Next Job Pivot: Professionals Becoming Creators - and Cashing In

A new tier of content creators is emerging, supporting themselves with niche audiences and expertise, reshaping the creator economy.
#leadership
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The quiet power of emotional intelligence at work - Silicon Canals

Higher emotional intelligence significantly impacts workplace outcomes, with individuals earning $29,000 more annually and accounting for 58% of performance.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Downtime is essential for both physical and mental progress, countering the societal obsession with constant achievement.
#ballet
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Beyond the metronome: The emotional intelligence of ballet | amNewYork

Ballet's beauty stems from the intricate collaboration between music and dance, emphasizing trust and relational excellence among artists.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Beyond the metronome: The emotional intelligence of ballet | amNewYork

Ballet's beauty stems from the intricate collaboration between music and dance, emphasizing trust and relational excellence among artists.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

Task Analysis For Instructional Designers: Definition, Types, Examples, And How To Use It Strategically

Task analysis is essential for creating effective learning programs that enhance job performance by breaking tasks into actionable steps.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Struggling theatres must programme their way out', says Young Vic director

Theatres must program compelling productions to overcome financial difficulties, according to Young Vic's artistic director, Nadia Fall.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"You don't have to be the loudest person in the room"

Making your thinking visible is essential to demonstrate your value in a workplace.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I was a professional fairy. The kids made the job magical but the adults could be a nightmare

Children's entertainers gain insights into child behavior and parental dynamics, revealing early personality traits and social interactions.
Agile
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Performance Management Training: A Strategic Guide For L&D Directors, Training Managers, And Learning Leaders

Performance management training equips leaders with skills to enhance employee growth through goal setting, feedback, and continuous development.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

10 Problem-Solving Training Techniques Every Organization Should Use

Problem-solving training equips employees with skills to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions quickly.
Psychology
fromHuffPost
6 days ago

Learning To Tolerate This 1 Thing Will Make You Better In Every Conversation

Improving conversational skills requires curiosity, genuine interest, and practice to overcome awkwardness and foster meaningful interactions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
fromItsnicethat
6 days ago

Doubt is normal, detours are expected: Unlearned shares the personal career reflections of top creatives

Design school promises clarity, while reality, shaped by real constraints, brings questions. Every creative who has faced post-graduation life will relate to this statement.
Education
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How new perspectives come from moonwalking

Gravity serves as a metaphor for cultural forces that shape organizational dynamics and individual experiences.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

What Is Immersive Learning In Corporate Training? Examples, Benefits, And Strategies

Immersive learning enhances corporate training by providing realistic, interactive experiences that improve engagement and on-the-job performance.
fromWarpweftandway
3 weeks ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

I started in stand-up because it felt like the most direct way to connect with people. There's no filter. You go on stage, and you find out very quickly if something works. That shaped everything for me. It forced me to be honest. If you're not honest, the audience knows. That idea still drives how I work today.
Media industry
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Fostering this one simple quality can dramatically improve your team's performance

Disengagement costs organizations significantly, while passion at work enhances creativity, collaboration, and overall performance.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Your Therapy Homework: Get to the Theater

Engaging with the arts can enhance psychological and social well-being, supporting mental and physical health.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 2 weeks

"It seems to be something we can't avoid"

The creative industry faces challenges for juniors due to budget cuts and AI replacing entry-level roles, threatening the future talent pipeline.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How to Be an Effective Communicator in 3 Easy Steps

Effective communication involves deliberate interactions, strategic questioning, and active listening to influence and align in professional settings.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 1 week

"Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be"

Transitioning into a new industry can be challenging, requiring time to adjust and align with personal values for creative motivation.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AI companies want to harvest improv actors' skills to train AI on human emotion

AI training companies hire creative professionals like actors and comedians to generate specialized data that helps fix gaps in AI model knowledge, raising concerns about accelerating job obsolescence in creative industries.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 weeks ago

Interpersonal Learning Explained For Instructional Designers: Definition, Characteristics, And Workplace Applications

Interpersonal learning is essential for modern organizations, emphasizing collaboration and knowledge sharing through interaction among individuals.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

March DanceWatch: Street dance, fairy tales, and a big hole in dance education * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland State University eliminated its dance program in 1995, creating a lasting gap in the city's arts ecosystem that remains unaddressed despite the university's strong overall arts presence.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Writer's Secret Weapon

Swimming and physical exertion enhance creative thinking by muffling sensory input, boosting neurotransmitters, and enabling deeper, more original idea generation.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Public-speaking tips from the experts: what scientists can learn from comics, musicians and actors

Researchers can adopt performers' techniques to make conference talks more engaging, informative, and inspiring, increasing audience energy and professional visibility.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teachers Are the Architects of Human Potential

Schools in 50 years will likely shift from knowledge transmission to developing human potential, with teachers as facilitators fostering creativity, resilience, and adaptive thinking rather than standardized achievement.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure

A second attempt at pole dancing in a smaller, personalized studio environment proved transformative, turning initial negative experiences into confidence-building success.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Actor, director establish 'Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

Director Jeffrey Lo and actor William Thomas Hodgson collaborate effectively through intentional exploration, detailed character work, and a shared commitment to avoiding conventional theatrical choices.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3 research-backed improv tricks to help manage stress

Resilience is a learnable skill; improv-based practices like 'Yes, And' strengthen creativity, confidence, and calm under stress.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

We've got rhythm but why? What science can explain about dance

Dancing activates complex, coordinated bodily systems, engaging dozens of muscles and sensory inputs, and yields profound physical and mental benefits across cultures.
Business
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of Leadership Training

Coaching managers in structured communication and expectation-setting prevents problems, engages leaders, uncovers performance issues, and improves organizational performance and profitability.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup

Removing makeup and strict appearance rules in early-years dance promotes inclusivity, reduces cost and pressure, and emphasizes joy, movement and student comfort.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

New program connects schools with Disney's musical magic

Through Disney Musicals in Schools' Stage Connect, educators are given free resources like show scripts, music tracks and training that give them the confidence they need to produce a school musical. The program makes musicals and bringing the magic of Disney into public schools more accessible for all.
Education
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Teaching Children Taught Me How to Be an Artist

At the end of November of 2011, I saw my dad take his last breath. I came back to the United States after participating in all the death-related rituals that helped organize my pain in México. New York City was not a place to live my mourning, and right around December of the same year, I felt an intense longing to become small again. I needed to work with children.
Arts
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

The Sex Lives of Puppets at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Worries, fears, hang-ups, and desires are translated through highly skilled puppetry, as interview scenes cast puppet couples talking about their sex lives. Written by Mark Down of Blind Summit, a cohort of exceptional makers and puppeteers expanding the definition of a puppet, this collaboration with the UK's National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles pulls from real-life conversations to get puppets talking dirty.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Lessons From a Children's Art Teacher

Mónica Palma uses clay-based art education to help migrant children process traumatic migration experiences while nurturing joy, sensory expression, language, and memory.
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