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Blowing up social media today but felt compelled to say.... In the midst of all this chaos in the world, and the weirdness and the strangeness that is teaching dance through zoom and YouTube, today I had multiple groups of my dancers, at different ages, doing plies and tendus together and I just happened to think— how lucky we are to have this. For bodies that move to music and speak without saying anything. How lucky we are that in the midst of all the things, we still have this. For ourselves and together. As long as we have our health, no one can take that away from us. And it is with tears in my eyes that I know not everyone has this. Just weeks ago I told my kids that this is why the art form is still exciting. Growing up in a studio, watching my mom do this, having my own career, getting a degree, and now where I’m currently at, 30 years later, this art and the people in it never stop teaching me and humbling me and filling my heart. So .... I am grateful for this lifelong passion and the people I have connected with through it, at every age and space. I am grateful that people see value in what we do and continue to support us. It’s my honor to pass on what my mom all of my teachers gave me. This art has truly given me some of the greatest gifts, lessons, people, and inspirations of my life. ⭐️

Sending big virtual hugs to all my people out there! Miss you and love you! ♥️🤗

Happy 1️⃣ Year Gotcha Day to our Maddie Mae ♥️🐾

A big thank you to Mark and Ashleigh for this sweet gift. I know my heart and mind has needed and prayed for a lot these last few weeks, as so many have, and this is such a nice reminder to hold close. Faith over Fear. ♥️ #gratefulforallthethings #faithoverfear @pahc13

Posted on our @msdedancefamily page, but I don’t know if anyone else needed the permission to rest today... As dancers, we are constantly in motion. As a student and professional, I was always thinking how I could do more. More Pilates exercises to get stronger, more classes to refine, more rehearsals to grow, more stretching to be more flexible. It wasn’t until my hip surgery that I truly learned how important it was to know when to rest. And HOW to rest. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, physically tired, or just have simply been really busy, prioritize down time. Your body and your mind are typically telling you you’re in this state when your normal habits simply seem exhausting. And resting doesn’t necessarily mean being lazy. It means doing things that fill your tank. Some days it’s good to keep moving your body, some days it’s good to grab a cup of coffee, a magazine or book, listen to a podcast and settle it down. Turn your phone off. Maybe you cook a new meal or bake a treat. Maybe you listen to new music. Watch the movie or series. Maybe journal. Maybe you get out for a light walk or gentle stretching, but let the body rest. Sometimes it takes experimenting to find what is your form of refueling, but it’s worth finding. Even in this quarantine time, so many of us have been working double time to keep on, to find a new normal, or...if we are “bored,” we’re bored because we feel like there are things we SHOULD BE doing. We’ve all been going through a lot. So, take the day to stop and reflect. To be kind to yourself. To take away any expectation except the one that you should take care of yourself exactly as you are today. Your body and mind will thank you tomorrow. #hittingthepausebutton #restisalearnedskill

The OG Madison Babygirl. The best little friend. No matter living in Denver, or Chicago or how many months between, she was always there. Almost 15 years, pancreatitis, attacked by another dog, and thyroid issues, she was one tough cookie. Love you forever Molly Moo. You was a standup buddy. #rip #alldogsgotoheaven #rainsitpours #myheart

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