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  • A Dancer’s Path of Guillain-Barré

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    What is your first response when your toes go numb? Mine was to wistfully ignore it and keep dancing. Let me set the scene. It was this August and I had just flown across the country from Seattle, Washington to Becket, Massachusetts with my dance family, Pacific Northwest Ballet, to perform for the renowned Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. I was cast to perform in...

    December 30, 2016
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    Dance
  • 7.2-4.2016 Dublin, Ireland

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, but has a charming quaint feeling. Day 1 – Arrived by bus from Galway to Dublin, making it from the western to the eastern point in 2.5 hrs – Visited Trinity College with its famous Book of Kells & Old Library – Tradition dinner & dancing performance with my Irish friend Phil, who I met...

    July 7, 2016
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    England & Ireland 2016, Travel
  • 6.30-7.1.2016 Galway, Ireland

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: Galway has such a quaint Irish personality & charm and we couldn’t feel more welcomed.   Our itinerary Day One Lunch at McDonagh’s (best fish & chips) Walked & shopped along the Quay Street & Eyre Square Admired 3 churchs: St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church & Augustinian Church & Galway Cathedral Pub life with live Irish music & dancing: Tig Cóilí & Kings Head &...

    July 2, 2016
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    England & Ireland 2016, Travel
  • 6.22-29.2016-London

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    London has come and gone so swiftly. We experienced a historic vote, iconic sights, stately buildings, magnificent castles, informative museums, local restaurants, afternoon teas, pints of cider, and pure adventure. Not only did the four of us traveling dancers see the sights within London, we also managed to venture outside the center city. Each day brought us a different taste of London and English...

    June 30, 2016
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    Travel
  • Tues, 6.21.2016 Back to Reykjavik

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: Returning back to Reykjavik felt like coming home. We have loved our magical journey through Iceland, but we look forward to our next two stops – London & Ireland. – 11a. Slower morning editing photos, packing and enjoying the last of our cabin before heading back to Reykjavik. – Found a Handmade Shop on the side of the road where Liz found...

    June 22, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel
  • Mon, 6.20.2016 – Snaefellsjökull Westward drive

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: As we looked over to the Kirkjufell mountain, it looked more like sunrise than sunset, but it was clear the day was over because we were exhausted. – 11a. Headed on the circular road around the western peninsula of the sub-glacial stratovolcano, Snaefellsjökull. – First stop: Arnarstapi where we found a charming field. Also, found a local eatery and a fellow traveler from the Ukraine to share lunch...

    June 21, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel
  • Sun, 6.19.2016 – Icelandic Sweaters & Bruarfoss

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: An authentic Icelandic day buying sweaters and picnicking by a waterfall.   – 9a. Enjoyed a leisurely morning sipping coffee and sharing travel photos & memories with the Canadian friends I made from the other night. The hostel owner passed us and said, “I am happy to see that Canadians and Americans can be friends” and so are we! Our friends have...

    June 20, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel
  • Sat, 6.18.2016 – Drive to Iceberg Lagoon

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: A 12-hr driving day brought us through countless scrapes ending at an icy paradise. – 9:15a. Started on the road towards the Iceberg Lagoon on the eastern coast of the island. – We were amazed by the magical and distinct landscapes. A stretch of waterfalls carving out the mountainside and houses sprinkled along their bases. Lush purple mountains layers over green moss...

    June 20, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel
  • Fri, 6.17. 2016 – Haukadalur

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: Driving through Iceland gives me a sense of the variety of the Iceland roads & scenery; We hit the top spots of the Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geyser, Gulfoss). – 11a. Set out of Reykjavik by rental car to Hafnarjordur & drove through the gravel road of Reykjanesfólkvangur. A remarkable landscape that could be painted by watercolors. – 1p. Stop to enjoy the National Holiday of...

    June 19, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel
  • Thur, 6.16.2016 – Reykjavík

    by Cecilia Iliesiu

    One sentence: I am forever spoiled by the healing mineral waters of Blue Lagoon. – 6:15a. Arrived safe and sound from Seattle (through Vancouver) to Reykavik with Liz & Carli with a smooth-sailing customs and baggage claim. – 7:30a. Hopped on a bus from the airport to the Blue Lagoon. – 8a to 1p. Soaked in the rejuvenating mineral waters of the Blue Lagoon making...

    June 16, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

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April 23, 2019

En route… with my Backpack

I can’t believe how the time has flown since my last post on this blog. My milestones have been.....

by Cecilia Iliesiu
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December 30, 2016

A Dancer’s Path of Guillain-Barré

What is your first response when your toes go numb? Mine was to wistfully ignore it and keep dancing....

by Cecilia Iliesiu
Comments 8
July 7, 2016

7.2-4.2016 Dublin, Ireland

One sentence: Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, but has a charming quaint feeling. Day 1...

by Cecilia Iliesiu
Comments 2
July 2, 2016

6.30-7.1.2016 Galway, Ireland

One sentence: Galway has such a quaint Irish personality & charm and we couldn’t feel more welcomed.   Our itinerary...

by Cecilia Iliesiu
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En route… with my Backpack

Published by Cecilia Iliesiu

I can’t believe how the time has flown since my last post on this blog. My milestones have been.. Dancing in countless performances with the Pacific Northwest Ballet in...

April 23, 2019
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Collaborations, Morocco 2019

{Seattle Streets} with Kenneth B. Edwards

Published by Cecilia Iliesiu

It is not everyday when you get to run around the streets of  Seattle in Pointe shoes and swan leggings on a rainy morning. But, I did just that...

March 23, 2016
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Collaborations

{Elice & Cecilia} on the Streets

Published by Cecilia Iliesiu

In the past few weeks, I took the time to review some wonderful projects I was fortunate to be a part of through my blog. My 3 favorites … {Ballerina} on...

April 6, 2015
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{Sweater & Tutu} on the Streets

Published by Cecilia Iliesiu

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and shooting with photographer Lukas Guil two weekends ago before the Sunday performance of {Master Composers}. My dear friend and former colleague,...

March 27, 2015
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Collaborations

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I have moved from the East to West coast to dance with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. I grew up in Manhattan and was a former Soloist with Carolina Ballet. My goal with my blog is to bring zest into your life and mine.

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En route… with my Backpack

by Cecilia Iliesiu

I can’t believe how the time has flown since my last post on this blog. My milestones have been.. Dancing in countless performances with the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle and Paris, France on tour last summer! Graduating from Fordham University after eight years of part-time studies. Traveling to four countries that were new to my list – Spain, Portugal, Thailand and Vietnam. Hiking numerous trails in the Pacific Northwest. I look back at the last year and a half and I couldn’t be more grateful for my experiences and growth. I currently find myself back in Paris, but this time only on a layover. I am headed to Casablanca, Morocco! It’s a total of 15.5-hours of flight time from Seattle to Casablanca, with comfortable layovers to stretch my legs and ear a bite. (I’ve has one too many short layovers when I’ve had to run to my gate… no thank you! I learned my lesson to leave ample time.) This may seem like a random thought, but I promise it’s travel related. I...

April 23, 2019
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Tues, 6.21.2016 Back to Reykjavik

Behind the Blog

Cecilia Iliesiu

Cecilia Iliesiu

I have moved from the East to West coast to dance with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. I grew up in Manhattan and was a former Soloist with Carolina Ballet. My goal with my blog is to bring zest into your life and mine.

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