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I spend most of my days optimistic, pushing forward, leaning into what needs to be done to keep moving forward and growing. But today is one of those days that I think it’s important to speak up and say I’m done, I’m spent, there’s nothing left in the tank. And I say it out loud so that hopefully others know they aren’t alone and it’s okay too. I’m sure tomorrow I’ll be fine, but I recognize it’s been a hard couple of months and this week has just been a doozy and tipped me over the edge. So I find comfort in my family, in these little ones’ sweet hugs and smiles and I choose to treat myself with a little more understanding and kindness today. Today I’ll move a little slower. #bewhereyouare #itsokaytonotbeokay

My mom and I sat in the studio today and as we received responses to chats about our plans for the future, we couldn’t help but be brought to tears. Throughout the last 10 weeks we have watched our community be changed. We have watched it continue on. We have watched and made it adapt and become something entirely different than any other year and in a way that honestly, isn’t necessarily our favorite way of operating. Dance is not meant to be housed in a confined space and done completely alone, even solo work is meant to be shared, but here we were continuing on in that manner, and how lucky we are that we even could. Our dancers took on these challenges. They continued dancing. Some of them also did what was right for them and took a break to manage the world we are living in. They played outside, they joined when they could, they did their own work and set their own goals as well. I am proud of each and every one of them for doing what is right for THEM. In the last couple of weeks we have been incredibly humbled by the amount of trust that has been placed in us. It literally overwhelms me. To see these students with dreams and aspirations and goals for themselves and just the overwhelming desire to move and have fun and smile together, and still pay attention to what is right for themselves on any given day, and I am reminded of my own young self and the way this community drove me forward. I may sound gushy, but I cannot say thank you enough. I cannot help but be grateful for our team, I cannot help but cry out of love for this community-- what it gave me growing up, and what it gives me now. Every decision we have made over the last 10 weeks has not been made lightly, and there has even been much agony involved. And while I can’t say I’d wish any of these decisions on anyone or I’d want to do it again, I am honored to do what I do and I can honestly say I know that this is where I’m supposed to be. Every smile, every kind message has been saved (truly, I save them and use them to inspire me when I feel nervous or unsure of what to do), and every bit of dancing that has been shared in this time has given my heart peace and strength in a very unsure time.

6️⃣ months until this guy is my hubby and I’ll be a wife! WHAT?! 🥰 No matter what the world looks like in the fall, my world will be a happy one with him. #myforeverperson #yallneedanymoredairytoday #cuzimbringingthecheese #holtontofaith

Happy Mother’s Day to my gorgeous momma! I’m so lucky that we get to do all the things together and share so many experiences! I love you so much! Let’s clean the studio together today! We know that even that will be fun together! 😂💕🩰😘

#Repost @themadisonstudio · · · ANNOUNCEMENT! As many of you know, in addition to our yearly recital, MSDE offers an additional production for our students to be a part of and gain extra stage experience and exposure. We see tremendous growth each year from the dancers that take part in these productions, and it is our hope that we are able to make an artistic impact on our dancers and our local community together. We are SO grateful that we got this year's production of Sleeping Beauty and Georgia Roots to the stage before the shutdown. Our dancers were truly exceptional! So for NEXT YEAR WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE OUR PRODUCTIONS! Spring 2020: It’s all about MSDE Originals! Madeline is an MSDE Original Production that premiered in 2016. Following the favorite red headed story book character around Paris, this ballet is full of poodles, can-cans, trips to the Louvre and more! Fun for the whole family! For the second act of our spring production, it’s an Encore to what was created this Spring in GA Roots, WITH ALL NEW PIECES! After bringing MSDE and the @otisreddingfoundation together, we feel, more than ever— that the community needs togetherness- through different forms of art, celebration, and creation! Stay tuned for special guests! For our 2021 Recital, per dancers’ request, we are celebrating the history of MSDE! In “If We Could Turn Back Time,” will be revisiting dancer and faculty favorites from over 35 years for what will be a very special dance celebration! Within that recital, our Performance Ensemble will be demonstrating “Paquita,” a favorite from the Classical Repertoire full of tutus and a bit of flair! 💃 We can’t wait to dance with you in 2020-2021!

Here’s a fun memory. And I’m pretty sure everyone knows I’m not a super subtle person, so sorry not sorry for the not-so-subtle reaction. But y’all... this man is my person. I can’t wait to marry you in less than 200 days, YB. I’m so happy that we’ve chosen to do this life together. No matter what things look like in the fall, we is gettin hitched y’all.

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