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Covid, Community, and Culture: A Virtual Exchange with Move-Ex @ OSU
In January of 2020 a faculty mentor introduced me to the nonprofit and U.S Embassy sponsored organization, Movement Exchange. Movement...
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Movement Exchange
Apr 17, 2020
Reflections From Panama
Being apart of Movement Exchange’s Panama exchange in March 2020 was an incredible experience. Connecting with other dance diplomats and...
Movement Exchange
Mar 19, 2019
The Mess of it All
I spend a good portion of my life watching the clock. Everything always becomes a countdown, a race to the minute, a mile-long list of...
Movement Exchange
Mar 19, 2019
Mucho Amor, Poco Español
Second day in Panama! The group started the day off with a wonderful, shaded hike to the highest point in Panama City. We ate at a yummy...
Movement Exchange
Sep 24, 2018
5 reasons you should join an exchange!
1. Share your love for dance/movement—Globally!If dance is your passion, an exchange is the perfect way to share that passion with others...
Movement Exchange
Jul 17, 2018
Dancing My Dreams in Panama
As a dance instructor for over ten years, a Spanish-language learner for two years, an avid traveler for 1.5 years, and someone anxiously...
Movement Exchange
Jun 1, 2018
Chepo Checklist
Wake up to the sun shining down on you through your cabin windows Go to the local grade school, Santa Isabel, for breakfast Teach two...
Movement Exchange
Mar 14, 2018
Climbing with Courage
Every hike Begins with the first step Every class Begins with a deep breath Neither will be time ill spent Though each have their uphill...
Movement Exchange
Oct 18, 2017
Dancing In the Rain Through Casco Viejo
I went with Movement Exchange to Panama for my first time this past summer. No amount of research could have prepared me for what...
Movement Exchange
Aug 28, 2017
Love at First Sight
The day of our departure to Panama I felt overwhelmed with nerves and a shaky sense of excitement. I had no idea what to expect, but I...
Movement Exchange
Jul 2, 2017
Familiar Faces
After drinking copious amounts of Panamanian coffee in attempt to rid my body of the previous day's soreness and exhaustion, it was off...
Movement Exchange
Jun 28, 2017
Bienvenidos
How I had never heard anyone snore so loudly in my entire life, and how badly I wanted to release my body of the pretzel it had been in...
Movement Exchange
May 31, 2017
An Abundance of Butterflies
The third day in Panama, and my second time returning to this special place... I often find that coming back to things a second time...
Movement Exchange
May 14, 2017
Five Days of Dancing, A Lifetime of Impact
Hello! My name is Arden Lapin and I am currently on my first trip out of the United States. This was an especially exciting experience...
Movement Exchange
Sep 9, 2016
Malambo Day 2
That phrase was very true for my first day at Malambo. First day at Malambo was actually a blessing and was not too hard for me because I...
Movement Exchange
Jul 29, 2016
Breaking Barriers
Tuesday of this week was amazing. Without a doubt everyone in the group broke a barrier and had great fulfillment doing so! Our day...
Lindsey St Onge
Mar 4, 2016
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Lindsey St Onge
Feb 28, 2016
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