My Story

I started dancing when I was 3 to help with scoliosis and hip abnormalities, but it was so fun and I loved it so much! As I was growing up, I tried every style of dance that I could. My parents worked really hard to allow me to spend so much time at the dance studio because I wanted to be in all the classes. I did the competition team at my studio and the dance team at my high school as well. Ballet and lyrical are my favorite styles though. They make me feel the most beautiful and expressive. After college, when I started working in my biology degree field, I had a lot less time for dance. I've done a lot of Zumba classes and adult dance classes whenever I can find them. I just want to keep moving because dance is still my favorite form of creativity and exercise.

What TDW Means to Me

It can be hard to find places to dance as an adult, especially if you aren't a professional. TDW allows busy former dancers who still love dancing to be able to come together and do what they enjoy in a safe and non-judgmental space. There was a long period of time that I just felt like I didn't have time for dance. When I realized how much I missed it, I was too embarrassed to go to classes because I felt so out of shape and like my technique wouldn't be good enough anymore. TDW is great because you can take classes online to start conditioning if you prefer. Or you can jump right to in-person classes and you will feel so welcomed and encouraged. It's fun to do a choreographed dance to a song, kind of like if you were preparing for a recital. Plus it's a great workout!