allie n said: July 12, 2010 11:01 pm PST
jonathan, your presence was missed yet again this year at festival. we still felt you with us when vineland performed your piece. it was a perfect reflection of your greatness. i've been struggling a bit now that my dancing time is over...but moving on is a part of life. looking back, the greatest part of it wasn't being on stage. it was rehearsals...especially those in which i was able to work with you. what you gave us dancers was not just choreography. you gave us movement so raw through which we could express our deepest emotions...and you inspired us to do that by allowing us to see into your own soul, sharing your own feelings and experiences. you gave me a place of comfort and relief during a difficult time in my life. however, that doesn't apply to just that point. i carry that sanctuary with me everyday, knowing that life will be painful at times, but there is joy waiting in any situation. you just have to find it. it's like dancing one of your 20 minute ballets...you feel like you're dying the first few runs...but after a while you get used to it and find happiness in it. lots of love