Hey Friends!

It has been a long time. Sometimes life just life’s, am I right.?

To start the year I want to talk about one of the best decisions I have made for myself in a while, I decided to go back to ballet!

A little back story on my dance journey- When I was in my late teens-early 20’s I discovered my love for ballet. There is something about the discipline and structure of this art form that makes me feel at peace. It is also hard work for your body, I have learned a lot about my muscles and feet over the years. I recently discovered that I have a high arch and my feet are flexible. I learned so much, was able to try pointe at an older age(it’s uncommon in the ballet world to get shoes this late), I was able to perform in many shows and have fun two nights a week. Ballet became a huge part of my life.

Coming from a studio where I danced for many years and felt comfortable, finding a new studio proved to be a bit of a challenge. I am one of those people who gets a little nervous with change and meeting new people. My journey back to the barre has been filled with its ups and downs..remember how I mentioned that life, “lifes”? With going back to school, moving, grief, etc I stopped dancing for almost 8 years. Over the last year, I tried two studios, finally landing on an adult class at the local YMCA arts center. I have never felt more like I belong in a dance class than I do with this one. Not only have I learned a lot about technique, and the interworkings of the ballet world, but I have also found my confidence as a dancer again. A fun fact about me is that I struggle with confidence and my teacher has been a huge influence on me finding it. My favorite thing she says is “ You are not able to do that yet”. Growing I heard a lot of “ You will never do that”. Being able to dance with fellow dancers who come from a background of dance or having never danced has also opened my eyes to new things. I even decided to shoot my shot and ask to try pointe again( that is going to be a whole journey especially since I have a slight foot injury at the moment).

All of this to say, if you have a dream friends chase it! Don’t let age, other people’s opinions or life stop you. If you also dance, happy dancing!!

My Journey back to the Barre