Combination Training builds Fitness for the Stage. When I was consistently working in musical theatre in Los Angeles in the 90's, the costumers would take measurements at the first rehearsal, and laugh about the fact that most of the dancers would drop two sizes by opening night. Something about learning new combinations just made our bodies respond fast. When I became a trainer, I learned that new movement patterns are much more demanding on the central nervous system, they

I'm rehearsing a tribute to Thomas Moore, and my Mother! Mother's Day in on May 10th this year. That will give me enough time to practice and polish my tribute to Thomas Moore. My mother was born a Moore, and the songs I will be performing weave together memory, reconciliation, and most of all love. I hope you'll use the lead sheet below to play and or sing this excellent song for our times. Easy Chords for Ukulele and Piano. Excellent for Guitar too.

If you are a stage performer, it's important to have a fitness practice that serves your creativity. On top of that, your training needs to make you healthier and full of energy. The training sessions I design are inspired by the skills i learned as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Turbulence Trainer of the Year, and as a working musical theatre dancer and choreographer. When it comes to activities that are outside my "Zone of Delight," I have a very short attenti

Free lead sheet for Saint Patrick's Day! Catherine is ready to play an Irish Melody! I'm continuing to add songs to: "Moore for My Mother," for St. Patrick's Day. I created a ukulele tutorial for this song on YouTube, and I'll post it as soon as I'm done with the editing. The chords in the lead sheet you see below are excellent for piano as well. Besides, if you're out in a pub on St. Patrick's Day you can just startt singing, and invite the crowd to sing along. Any true fan

Acting is challenging. Train for it! Your body is your medium. Whether you’re an actor, singer, or dancer, your body is your partner in creativity and communication. Each morning, after I have my coffee and I do my mental enrichment practices, I get ready to move. I alternate training and dancing six days a week. On dance days, I do short videos for TikTok and YouTube. I usually choose my outfit the night before, and I have a simple set up with my iPhone, a tripod, and two sq

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At Black Bomb Entertainment in Sonora, CA At 7PM on Saturday, January 25th Catherine and Colin Gordon play acoustic covers of rock hits from classic to alternative. Colin is on guitar, Catherine plays the keyboard, and they both sing for you. Live music at Black Bomb Entertainment with Catherine and Colin from 7-9PM Saturday January 25th. No cover charge. This Mother and Son duo has been working together in the performing arts for several years. Now they are teaming up to pla

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