Dancing With Other "Curves With Moves"-esque Women
I’ve had the pleasure of working with two amazing women lately, Sarah (middle) and Lexie (right), and let me tell you…they are FIERCE!
It’s so refreshing to be in a studio with like minded women who just want to dance and have fun. We aren’t the tallest or skinniest girls in any way but our fierceness, resilience and passion will command that attention. I can look to both of them and know that there is a reason why we do what we do and that people will respect it, like it, love it, or hate it but it will grab attention - good or bad. I used to be so self absorbed in how I can stand out and prove to others that I can dance just as good, if not better, than the skinny or fit girl next to me. But now it’s about MORE than that! It’s building awareness of other dancers like me and showing the world that we exist and are not to be missed!
Currently I am working on a workshop (well…werqshop OWW!) series with Sarah that we are hoping to launch in the late Fall. Sarah and I have different dance backgrounds yet collaborate so well and have taught each other so much (Sarah is currently teaching me how to double turn without being dizzy haha). It’s refreshing to build with someone else whose had the same struggles as a dancer. We bond off moments like that and grow from the experiences together. I’m ecstatic to announce the werqshop series real soon!
Lexie and I have been dancing together for about 7 years now. We met in college…funny story
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I was the VP of our college dance company when Lexie auditioned. She seemed quiet and reserved and kept to herself most of the audition. I actually thought she was being bitchy or antisocial. But when she danced for us- SHE DANCED! She commanded attention. Your eyes caught her and you couldn’t look away. I’ve been in awe of her ever since and immediately befriended her. The rest is herstory.
You know there was definitely a time where if the three of us went on stage people would’ve look at us funny, and some people might still feel that way. I’m happy to know that nowadays society’s mindset has shifted to embracing and loving our bodies. We’ve seen it the Dove campaign’s, plus size models and even singers ….but now…. it’s time to show it through dance!
These girls are amazing, and I’m lucky to have found curvy girls with amazing moves. And I know there are more of us out there! So shoot me an email if you’re in NYC and dance - [email protected]
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