going to the mountains

I'm a dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher, environmentalist, and humanist. The purpose of this blog is to share my discoveries as I navigate young adulthood. I'll post about topics including dance, my journey toward a zero-trash life, social justice, teaching in the public school system, and whatever else calls my attention (including but not limited to cats, Bon Iver, and politics). I am change agent, love is my revolution. I'm here to move, make move, and be moved. chelseaboydbrowndance.com

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Sun’s out, tongues out ☀️🤸🏼‍♂️💕👅🐾 (at Temescal District) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bygmzi0laSU/?igshid=wc6c86lmpjlw

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Wine tasting in Santa Rosa with my Groupon-gal @sbrndll ☀️🌹🍷🧀 (at Harvest Moon Estate & Winery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6RIyhFLpM/?igshid=v0ejd11e6p85

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#Bottlerock photo dump! Here’s to beautiful people gathering in beautiful places to experience beautiful music! Especially @sylvanesso, they were amazingggg 💃💫💕🤸🏼‍♂️🎤☀️ (at Napa, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx39-1rlU_r/?igshid=1tunm21a10ltp

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Santa Cruz, you were good to us 💫🌊🍋Beachy weekend getaway with bae and the pup 💕 (at Santa Cruz, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbldwgB7mR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10negy3zs2bwr

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I came across the Marin Headlands Center for the Arts today...and wow what an inspiring space!! Anyone have connections/information about it? Looking for residency opportunities 💫 #sfarts #bayareaarts #headlandsartcenter #marinheadlands (at Headlands Center for the Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0AsxOnZGN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17ra0vjm9htk4

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Celebrating my big 1-0! This is my first double-digit #diaversary and I’m celebrating with this Carvel ice cream cake (which I devoured on this day 10 years ago, because my body wasn’t able to process sugar for energy...can you say hangry?). This past year I have engaged with #type1diabetes more than ever before, mostly thanks to my incredible endocrinologist (who has type 1 himself) and the most amazing, loving, intelligent friend & roommate I could have ever wished for, @skrugman. I’m on a pump thanks to Sara and it’s absolutely changed my life and health for the better 💙🙏🏻 Many thanks to everyone who has ever given support, asked questions, expressed curiosity, said “oh hey my other friend has diabetes too!” These actions are meaningful to me and I appreciate you 😘 PS never tell anyone what they can or cannot eat (diabetes or not). #diabetes #t1d #t1dlookslikeme #insulin4all (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcUMqKn-68/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17tuo1v0c0pi3

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Happy 30th, Sis! Thanks for letting me borrow your clothes/not being mad when you didn’t let me but I took them anyway. And thanks for being such a good role model 💕💕 @kbbrown17 https://www.instagram.com/p/BvT83pSn88u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fght6enlyrkr

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A recent letter from Grandee: “Hello dear Chelsea! Wherever you wander I hope the environment is cozy with warm sunlight in soft breezy days and clear starlit and moon glow at night. Have you finished reading about women who run with wolves?? I think some of such females will soon run into congress.” 💙✨🙏🏻 I’m grateful to be of this maternal lineage. #womenwhorunwiththewolves #grandee #maternal https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSIH7wnpZe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sdqh4mxg8fmk

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Sharing a monologue in #Nevertheless about women being groped in the workplace. Relatable? 📷: @robbiesweeny #nurseryrhymecovers #choir #sing #metoomovement #harassment #timesup #changemakers #socialchange #collaboration #nastywomen #socialchangemakers #nasty #genderbasedviolence #curated #sfarts #art #metoo #womenempowerment #motivation #womenswave #believesurvivors #danceandsocialchange #newwork #contemporarydance #dancer #dancers #choreography #femalechoreographer #womenleaders #socialmovement (at Z Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvH3WMvnbNF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18iotodqj82n8

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That’s a wrap! Here’s to 4 sold out shows of #nevertheless with @catcallchoir & @kaneisee collective at @zspace_theatre! Thanks to the fabulous directors and cast for carrying this show, challenging me, and helping me grow. #shepersisted (at Z Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2V25jHamU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x41ufphbuysi

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Check out my new magical honeycomb desk, custom designed and built by my honey! ✨🐝🌻 If your looking for a custom-designed anything, I can give you his info, or email him at [email protected] #bayareacontractor (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BurLE_FnyZO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q6l4e87ifan0

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Muddy shoes & sundress circa 1997ish. Nothing’s changed here. 👗🤸🏼‍♀️ (at Annapolis, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoqroUH88T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8pfp6oan8pvq

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Leaving some of my favorite people & my favorite place today 😢💙 It’s been an exciting couple of days; full of hiking, painting, laughing, catching up with friends, and getting my butt kicked in fútbol by a bunch of 10-year-olds. Hasta la proxima, adios Los Andes! Gracias a todos 🙏🏻 PS for those who are wondering, that’s Nestor painting in the middle, he’s 10 now! https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPRxCan8ao/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=31sgorqfb0vw

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Leaving some of my favorite people & my favorite place today 😢💙 It’s been an exciting couple of days; full of hiking, painting, laughing, catching up with friends, and getting my butt kicked in fútbol by a bunch of 10-year-olds. Hasta la proxima, adios Los Andes! Gracias por todos 🙏🏻 PS that’s Néstor painting in the back for those who are curious—he’s 10 now! (at Suchitepéquez Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPRODcno3o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qghnm2qx1up3

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In (some of) my freakin happy place(s), Lake Atitlán Nature Reserve, Panajachel, y Antigua 🌊☀️🌴🌋🇬🇹 (at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIKzJ2Hnzh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mfsl83oeumqv

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Touched down in Antigua yesterday, headed to Lake Atitlan and Panajachel tomorrow! It’s a dream being back 💙😊☀️🌕 With @sbrndll, back where our friendship began! (at Antigua Guatemala La ciudad Colonial) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFwBXYnnrR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lymz4zxts0ie

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Morning views. Thanks @amelia_nommensen and Aron for hosting me on your lovely boat home! ☀️☺️🐈⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoiOc9H3p9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4sgp1q2q4r4i