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MATTHEW MURPHY |
The past month has been a whirlwind of excitement and sadness. In fact, the past year has been a whirlwind of excitement and sadness. After eight months of dealing with Epstein Barr Virus, and improving very slowly, I made the decision to spend the winter months with my family in Montana. Even though I’m aware that it is probably the only “right” decision in this constant state of flux that I’m in, that awareness didn’t make it any easier to come to. It was a choice that I wrestled with for months, but now that my feet are planted in the snowy ground, I believe (fingers crossed) that I have made the right decision.
My brain continues to ride a roller-coaster of emotion surrounding being sidelined from ABT for what (at the very least) will be a full year. It’s a rather unfathomable thing to type, but I try to keep reminding myself that I’ve been fortunate enough to explore other sides of my artistic life. First of those explorations just hit newsstands a few weeks ago! My first published article in “Dance Spirit” Magazine arrives in the January issue (with NYCB’s Kathyrn Morgan on the cover) and I feel relieved to have it out on the stands. Reading it (as it deals with my health issues) is difficult for me, but writing it was therapeutic and I’m thankful for the opportunity. In addition to that, I have two articles in the upcoming issue of “Movmnt” Magazine, alongside fellow Winger Taylor Gordon.
While I’m here in Montana, things will be rather sparse on the dancing end of life. It’s been five months since I set foot inside a studio (other than to photograph) and I’m going to attempt to begin getting back in shape in the coming months. It seems as daunting as hiking the enormous mountains that surround me here in Montana. Speaking of, since I don’t have much in the dance department to share, I wanted to post a few photos of the Big Sky State. It’s a corner of the country that few get to see, but that everyone should experience at some point in their life! That’s not to say there will be no dancing in my posts over the next few months. I’ve still got plenty of Dancer Trading Cards up my sleeve! In the meantime, I update my blog “Ranting Details” almost every day. It shows the less dance oriented side of my life, so if you feel inclined…check it out! Happy Holidays.
(Just a few cows.)
(I think I see Jake Gyllenhal in the background.)
(Typical Montana sky.)
(Should I climb it?)
(The beginning of a gorgeous Montana sunset.)
(Part two.)
