"Dancin' in the Street!" By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Once upon a time,...

I shall always remember dancing a dance routine to David Bowie and Mick Jagger's 'Dancin' in the Street' and although only about maybe age eleven then I can still recall some of the steps today!

This was prior to attending Stage School and at the time I as attending The King School of Dancing, Southport.  

Mrs June Evans and Mandy Evans taught us, the latter teaching us the said dance in Modern.  

I shall always remember all of my brilliant teachers.

At the end of 2022, due to an impromptu meeting, I got to 'model' for a photographer, who mostly focuses on street photography.

This was the first time we had ever met, but we started a conversation and I started doing some dancing in the street while he clicked away.  

Fresh faced, there was no preparation for this photo sesh, however I've arranged these pics into a collage type presentation.  

Enjoy!

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#Connect #Collaborate #Artist #GoodTeachers #EducationIsEmpowerment

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* Photo credits to Joseph Gudgeon

Christmas/New Year Blog By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 Until next year then folks, it's over and out from us Elves!

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It was a pleasure to be called up and continue working as an Elf, this year, at Wander Woods, no less .

This is a fantastic and family friendly environment for a special day out/experience, and/or festive celebration, themed event all year round (https://www.wanderwoods.co.uk/) .

I am pleased to have worked with this company and to be available "last minute", to help, as all good elves ought to be !

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Sophie/Yours Truly as The Toy Maker Elf

#OnceAnElfAlwaysAnElf:

#BrowniesRule

#Artist

#Freelance

#Collaboration

#Serve

#WanderWoods

#SpecialThanksToFellowMusicianAndElfJohnPriestForSupportAsAlsoPictured

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* c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2022

Merry Christmas from the Elves! A Blog By Ms Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

The Elves Of 

Christmas !

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Please adhere:

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Let's Rock 'n' Roll !

* photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022

"A Message From Dancer!" By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year !

and

Here's to 2023 ! ...

If I had to choose a favourite, my favourite reindeer would have to be Dancer ! 

Recently I was able to celebrate a reunion with my very best ballet Dance Teacher, during my studies at The Arts Educational Schools, London: Ms Gillian Griffin continues to be an inspiration to me and I thank her for also especially sharing celebrating my birthday this year ! 

See photo:

Here's a few pics of my brilliant Boss, work colleagues and I and the company's Christmas festivities (including the traditional snowball fight!):

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The Embers Dance Company is a fantastic dance school and embodies the vibe and ethos of a real dance company.

I feel privileged to be able to contribute to it's growing success.

...From Father Christmas's DANCERS !

🎄☃️🎅🤶🌲🎁🎄⛄🎅🤶🌲🎁🎄☃️🤶🎅🌲🎁⛄

🦌🎉🛷🔔❄️🎵Peace Noël 🎉❄️🛷🔔🙏🦌

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#Dance #Artist #Teachers #Reunion #FestiveFun #Teamwork 

* photo c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022

Blog: "Food Glorious Food!" By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Oh, my!

Okay, I've not done a Foodie Blog for a while, so, here goes ...!

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Oh, I just don't know what's got into me these days ? !

#I'mJustSoBusy...MaybeI'llUpdateMySocialMediaSometime!

Oh, yet again, I didn't get to eat my Tea 'til " this time " ...!

Hey, but, " let it be known ", pasta whatever way, is always a " sure " thing !  

My Thanks go out to, and God bless, the Italians for inventing it and quite possibly also teaching me the basics - I surely hope, in my endeavours, I don't ever offend ! 

#EveyWhichWayPasta !

#RastaPasta

#PastaKnowsNOENDS!

* Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022

Goodnight Paul, Paul Hunter. Blog By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

 

Very sad to hear of the recent passing of musician friend Paul Hunter.

I met him many years ago and we jammed.

He was a fantastic drummer, Bodhran player and the first live Bodhran player I have ever witnessed. 

 As a multi-instrumentalist, I'd always wanted one and years on, after saving up, I got around to purchasing a Bodhran for myself.

I think quite possibly If I hadn't met Paul and experienced him playing one maybe I wouldn't have taught myself to play it. 

An inspiration.  Mischievous, fun loving, oftentimes troubled, Paul was an exceptionally talented musician. 

Rest In Peace Paul Sir 

Save Money Tips Blog By Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Cost of Living Energy Crisis Hack

Save money by going au naturale and plaiting your hair, then having another new hairstyle when you choose to unplait them.  

No hairdressers costs, save on shampoo purchases/usage and electricity by not using a hairdryer crimper hairstyler etc.!

The hair cleans itself after a while, then the natural oils help to unplait as well.

Personally, nothing wrong with them like but, unless you want to have dreadlocks, I think it's best just before your hair feels like it's going to form dreads or when it starts to matt at the top of the plaits to undo them then.  

At first I had a good laugh at myself. Thoughts of Hagrid, without the beard obvs., (the brilliant character by the recently late very talented actor Robbie Coltrane) in the Harry Potter films; stepping out of the eighties; a labradoodle etc. sprung up in my mind.

Then, sensible Sophie tamed the mane and I love this look.

As well as saving money it's also fun!

I got creative with a portrait pic. today and made a collage to show the result:

#Selfie #SavvySave #FreeAndTempPerm #Artist #Creative #NoFilter #JustForFun! #KeepOnTopOfTheMop! - #OoErMissus!

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2022