Rediscovering My Body

I didn’t expect much when I signed up for my first class at Dance Improvisation Lab—just curiosity, and maybe a little desperation. I hadn’t danced in over two decades. Life had taken over: work, family, responsibilities. My body had become something functional—something I pushed, rushed, ignored. But deep down, I missed the way I used […]

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A Creative Reset

I’ve been performing professionally for over a decade. From contemporary stages to experimental street pieces, I’ve lived inside choreography—inside structure, rehearsal, repetition. It’s beautiful work, but somewhere along the way, something in me started to go numb. I was dancing, yes. But it didn’t feel like mine anymore. So I took a chance and signed

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Where My Anxiety Meets Movement

As a therapist, I spend my days helping others navigate their emotions, manage stress, and cope with anxiety. But what about me? What happens when I’m the one who feels overwhelmed by the weight of the world? For years, I relied on traditional methods—talk therapy, mindfulness, deep breathing—but nothing quite addressed the physical sensations of

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Dancing Without a Mirror

I used to think that dancing without a mirror was nearly impossible. How could you be sure you’re doing it “right” if you couldn’t see yourself? I’ve always been that person who checks their reflection, adjusts, fixes, and repeats until I’m happy with what I see. Whether in class or in front of the mirror

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