Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Help! Reader’s Choice Top Dance Blogs of 2010

So...I've been blogging here on Off Center since the summer of 2007. Yes, I've taken time off. Yes, I've had some slow times (ahem, lately...). But I really feel like the blog has been a big part of my dancing life over the years.

You've been with me through beginnings, Nutcrackers, graduations, summer intensives, performance reviews, rats and realities, bear heads and Santa beards,  the best time of my life, and the worst. Even people from The New York Times and Vanity Fair have been supportive. I am forever grateful for the amazing people I've met through the blog, the opportunities that have come up, and the kind words I've heard in response to my experiences.

But now I need YOUR help...

Dance Advantage is hosting the Reader's Choice Top Dance Blogs of 2010 and I'm entering in the Dancer Musings Category.

Here's the deal: the more comments on this post, the better. If you comment here showing your support and I'm one of the top 10 most supported, I enter the voting round after December 22. Voting takes place December 27-30. So...comment away :)

For your (or mostly my) enjoyment - a photo timeline of the blog coming soon...
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57 comments:

  1. MichaelDecember 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Go, Taylor, go! I fully support your musings!

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  2. UnknownDecember 14, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Taylor,

    We love your posts, good luck & all the best from E&L.

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  3. Tiny Dancer NYCDecember 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Go Taylor! Best wishes, as always.

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  4. huliganjettaDecember 14, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Yay Taylor!! Love your blog! Best wishes

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  5. AlannaDecember 14, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    I vote for Taylor... :)

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  6. Lauren PellettieriDecember 14, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    yyyaayyy Taylor! Definitely a top blog!

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  7. M AsofskyDecember 14, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    my favorite blog & blogger!

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  8. www.Traceysdancectr.netDecember 14, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks for your insights...Love your blog

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  9. SaraDecember 14, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Coming out of the woodwork to show my support! I love reading your blog and cheer for all of your acheivements from afar!

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  10. SaraDecember 14, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Coming out of the woodwork to show my support! I love reading your blog and cheer for all of your acheivements from afar!

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  11. JillianDecember 14, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I absolutely love reading your blog. You're incredibly inspiring, and a beautiful person! Good luck :)

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  12. SylphideDecember 14, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Just discovered your blog this morning..what a delight..thanks!

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  13. JDecember 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Loved your post about eating disorders- it's nice to hear from someone so passionate yet grounded!

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  14. VictoriaDecember 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Tayloroni macaroni Taylorudel strudel Gordon! You're blog is definitely the best, just like YOU are definitely the best! I will vote for you the second the polls open!

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  15. JamesDecember 14, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Taylor,

    Your blog is a joy to read—so thoughtful and informative.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I am thrilled that you are entering the competition! I'll vote for you for sure!

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  17. Melinda P.December 14, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I discovered you wonderful blog in May of 2008 and have followed it ever since. Thanks for your insight into the dance world!

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  18. Tina BallerinaDecember 14, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Best of luck! I'm voting for you!

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  19. VictoriaDecember 14, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Taylor = best roomie, blogger, dancer, writer, and friend in the world!

    <3

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  20. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    I very much appreciated your post on eating disorders.

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  21. Anna E. CunninghamDecember 14, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Taylor,
    Your blog is always such a pleasure to read—a perfect balance between the personal and the professional. Bravo. You've got my vote!

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  22. Elliejen240December 14, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I rooting for you!

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  23. VictoriaDecember 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hey! Did I mention how fabulous you are???

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  24. UnknownDecember 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hey Taylor we just adore your bloggs

    K & A

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  25. DianeDecember 14, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    I'm so happy to have discovered your blog! What a gem!

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  26. Dawnette NiroDecember 14, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Keeps me up to date with NYC and my favorite dancer/writer! So interesting and informative.
    Good luck with this.
    Love you the most much
    Gram

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  27. Erin GDecember 14, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Taylor is great! Her blog is great too!!

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  28. Richard Leighton DixonDecember 14, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Really enjoy your insights about dance and existing in NYC as a freelancer. Amazed to find somebody who drinks as much coffee as I do, too!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Hey Taylor,

    I think your blog is one of the best blog sites for dancers in NYC (esp freelance dancers) to get an informed insightful look at what's going on in the dance scene in the Big Apple. It is honest direct, it's on the ball with timely info. It is SUPERB! Go Taylor Go!!! Best, Robyn

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  30. TaylorDecember 14, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you all SO SO SO much for all these comments!
    They mean so much to me, regardless of the contest...thank you all for your support and for bothering to read my ramblings :) It is much appreciated!

    Keep 'em coming, those who haven't voted here! :)

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  31. CatherineDecember 15, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    All the best!

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  32. AliceDecember 15, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I vote for Taylor!! Yay Taylor!! I won't repeat everyone else who said you're awesome, but...it's all true! :-D

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  33. KiraDecember 15, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Love this blog! As an aspiring dancer it is so cool to read about somebody who is living the dream :)

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  34. dennisDecember 15, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    It is great having an active professional in class, who writes about the NYC dance world

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  35. Melissa WardDecember 15, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Woohoo! Hug a dancer day!!

    GO TAYLOR!!! *hug*

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  36. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Taylor,
    I love reading your blog, Good luck!! Bonnie

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  37. UnknownDecember 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Go Taylor! We love your blog!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Taylor is an amazing dancer and writer. The world is a better place with these as your passions!
    Debra

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  39. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Good luck Taylor!

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  40. DaveDecember 15, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    This is one of the best dance blogs I have ever encountered...and I have been reading dance blogs for a long time!
    -D

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  41. GrettaDecember 15, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Oh my goodness! You're the dancer from the New York Times article! What a great read (both the article and you're blog).

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  42. dancergrl360December 15, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    ur blog is my fave!

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  43. UnknownDecember 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    This blog is great! Taylor, your sense of humor is wonderful and I love your insights and interesting info that you post!
    Thanks for a great blog!

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  44. UnknownDecember 16, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Merde Taylor!

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  45. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Love your blog...keep us updated!

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  46. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Love your blog! Keep it up!

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  47. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    Love, love, love your blog. Follow it several times a day...

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  48. EllaDecember 20, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    have been reading your blog for some time now. love it!

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  49. Miss DawnetteDecember 20, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    oH Taylor, we are so proud of your blog and posts. It keeps us up to date on the dance world with knowledge and humor! Thank you
    Miss Dawnette

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  50. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Your blog is the most informative!
    By your keeping in touch with all of the Dance Companies and their performances, we are truly informed. Thank you!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for NYC life and the ballet world.

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  52. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Taylor you are very talented in so very many ways. Please keep blogging. We love your insight!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Love reading how you balance your life and love of your art! Keep up the good work.

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  54. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    keep writing!! best dance blog, period.

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  55. Bella FiguraDecember 22, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    I hope it's not too late to comment - I've long enjoyed reading your blog & Twitter feed, so good luck for the competition, and merry Christmas!

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  56. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Taylor,

    We want to see you back on stage at Radio City next Christmas so take care and keep up the hard work! Thanks for blogging about all of your experiences.

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  57. BunheadDecember 23, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    LOVE your blog, Taylor!!! I've been reading it... for a while. (I'm kind of the silent observer in the background, and was thrilled when recently you started posting again with the lovely new format!) Finding your blog awhile back helped me through the time when I was yearning to actually dance. Now I'm studying Ballet in NYC and loving every minute of it - who knew?!

    Keep writing and keep dancing... and Best of luck and very Merry Christmas to you!

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Thanks for commenting!
Really appreciate input, always.
I'll get back to you ASAP :)
-Taylor