<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Derell Edward Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derell Edward Jones]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:46:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.derelledwardjones.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Dance: What I Have Seen, What I Am Studying, and Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a shift in what I am aiming to do in this MA program. It has been a journey of peeling back my focus, and I expect that I will continue to refine it as I move forward. I am writing here simply to get everything out of my head and onto paper. I will   Working Title More Than Dance: Faith, Joy, and Youth Transformation in a Faith-Informed Dance Community   Research Question How does a faith-informed dance practice foster youth transformation in ways that can inform a transferable...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/more-than-dance-what-i-have-seen-what-i-am-studying-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ee6de97c7678baade957de</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_96899454e4194ee5a4bdef1fea28f1d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_639,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HeartBeats &#38; Sole: A+PE Project Presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pre-Introduction: The Origin of HeartBeats &#38; Sole HeartBeats &#38; Sole did not begin as a choreography project, it began as a question I carried with me throughout Artistic Praxis I: Can joy be taught, shared, and felt through movement? Throughout my previous semester’s work, I explored joy as an artistic force through experiments like the Happy Virus character, my storytelling mini-series, and reflections on how laughter, play, and community transform creative spaces. I found myself continually...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/heartbeats-sole-a-pe-project-presentation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691807501f276a0fa61ebb81</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:03:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_171fb274262d4118873224637bd06542~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflection on Module 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through this module and the second half of Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art  by Stephen Nachmanovitch, I’ve come to see how...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/reflection-on-module-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e337ee4a2f8583aa999738</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:31:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_b830bda3c0b048eba9686a97832a4d8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_397,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing in the Streets – A Joyful Revision]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past week, I had a lot of fun revising my Artistic Experiment in a bold new way. The idea was simple but a little scary: take the...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/dancing-in-the-streets-a-joyful-revision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680aeadaff44b836dfbc1755</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:56:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_2395cbd1f76b40b189d1115529f51a30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyful Adventure: Touring Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past week has been full of adventure. While I didn’t have the time to directly work on my Artistic Experiment (AE), I truly believe...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/joyful-adventure-touring-production</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680ab417ff44b836dfbbee4d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:58:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_799269134270425cbafc707bd195e33e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Purpose Through Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, rather than making major revisions or additions to my artistic project, I took time to reflect more deeply on the process as a...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/rediscovering-purpose-through-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f2eb0ef5ffb1fbdf54d633</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:05:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_8c300892f16a4e02adb23ed621c0084f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_608,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nerding Out: A Character Study I Didn’t Expect to Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, I want to take a moment to reflect on one character in particular from my Artistic Experiment, the Nerd. Honestly, going into...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/nerding-out-a-character-study-i-didn-t-expect-to-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea046b593733570958ec60</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_c63d4bb6d11d4ba8bd4b3484d7ff3b63~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to Uplift Your Mood – An Artistic Journey of Character, Joy, and Expression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time to Uplift Your Mood This artistic experiment has been such a rewarding journey. While there were definitely some ups and downs along...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/time-to-uplift-your-mood-an-artistic-journey-of-character-joy-and-expression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e050ffa412eb0302ea830a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:54:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_f5946fd35cf244298a4953030f9258ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding My Rhythm]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week has been a whirlwind of discovery, challenges, and creative exploration. I have been refining my Artistic Experiment (AE),...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/finding-my-rhythm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d795fc4f6a306aa29a55d8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:37:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/mq87_pqkypo?si=jyeZGczBQtnnVQ3I&amp;t=352" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Inspiration: Jim Carrey’s The Mask &#38; Playful Choreography]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been diving deep into finding the essence of the Happy Virus character, and last week, I shared that the costume, the bright...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/finding-inspiration-jim-carrey-s-the-mask-playful-choreography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c52b31b89c8a50fa89f83e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfO_OfmGOl0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the Happy Virus: Bringing My Character to Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week was all about character exploration, getting deeper into who the Happy Virus is, how he moves, how he sounds, and how he...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/finding-the-happy-virus-bringing-my-character-to-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bdc8b8dc73903df8decfcb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:50:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_f7d30331077948dea57b915e86eb0e0f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding My Groove: The Dance Storytelling Mini-Series Takes Shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, I finally had the chance to dive back into my Artistic Experiment after a whirlwind of commitments and exciting opportunities....]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/finding-my-groove-the-dance-storytelling-mini-series-takes-shape</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd9f82ae4be7e3155cf8dc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:05:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_594fd258cddc4c91bb6dc7681fc40b09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Joy in the Process (Even When It Is Hard)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding Joy in the Process (Even When It Is Hard) This week was tough. Being under the weather is never fun, and it definitely slowed me...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/finding-joy-in-the-process-even-when-it-is-hard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a91e7323b4d873cbef2965</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:41:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1veWbLpGa78" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Scrolling to Dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alright, we are officially in the creation stage, where all the ideas start taking shape! I have been deep in brainstorming mode, pulling...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/from-scrolling-to-dancing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a011978eb1e27092123a67</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdab36_4a93a2e586de400cbf0304e3a2845e9c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Characters Together for the Dance Storytelling Mini-Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m feeling all kinds of excited as my Dance Storytelling Mini-Series starts coming together. This week, I’ve been diving deep into my...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/bringing-characters-together-for-the-dance-storytelling-mini-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6796debc62750747974a0e1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9J9N66ppBM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Choreography &#38; Logistics: Don't Stress, Have Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a choreographer, educator, and performer, I wear many hats, often all at once. From conceptualizing choreography to managing...]]></description><link>https://www.derelledwardjones.com/post/balancing-choreography-logistics-don-t-stress-have-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678db7a755ae9d78e8e38611</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:31:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmxxfeYnXc" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Derell Edward Jones</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>