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Empower (v) make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. This dance season has consisted of many growing experiences for me.  This past year I was empowered to believe in myself and not to let others’ opinions dictate my choices, well-being, purpose, or self-worth.  I have been aContinue reading “Thursday’s Thoughts: The Bus of Life”

When I was a sophomore in high school I went on a few dates with a senior boy that was oh so cute!  (Now I am sure I have caught the attention of all my teenage students…LOL)  He seemed wonderful on paper… captain of the football team, a cute smile, blue eyes.  But, I quicklyContinue reading “Live, Love, Dance: “Sorry, not today, I am too busy!” ;)”

“Children are like cement.  Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”  ~ Dr. Haim Ginnot I remember when the show Dance Moms first aired on TV.  As I watched it several emotions flooded over me:  sadness, disgust and disbelief to name a few.  In so many ways the show portrayed an ‘evil’ dance teacher thatContinue reading “Live Love Dance: Age Appropriate Costuming and Dress Code”

I am often asked (as I am sure so many moms are!), “How do you do it all?”  I wear so many hats it often gets overwhelming:  business owner, coach, teacher, volunteer, friend, sister, daughter, wife and mom.  A day doesn’t go by that I don’t have to make a decision to hang a hatContinue reading “Tuesday’s Thoughts: Mom guilt, it’s a real thing!”

“Plie is the first thing you learn and the last thing you master.”  (Suzanne Farrell) So why is ballet so darn hard for students in today’s day and age?  I believe it’s because ballet technique does not come overnight in an Amazon box.  In a world where everything is so instantaneous, ballet training is aContinue reading “Tuesday’s Thoughts: Whys is ballet so darn hard?!?!”

A little over a month ago I got into a car accident.  It has been challenging because the tasks I completed daily to run my small business were suddenly difficult.  Multitasking, writing emails, verbally communicating, remembering to go to an appointment… all difficult!  This process has taught me not only to give myself grace, butContinue reading “Live Love Dance: Tuesday’s Thoughts :)”