I’ve had the
opportunity to teach at several events the past few weeks. Most recently,
I had the pleasure of working a local school district fundraiser. It was hosted
in a private home, complete with food, beverages,
D.J. and party lights galore. Instructing adults with little or
no knowledge of dance deepened my appreciation for the moment. The
participants gathered around as the DJ lowered a microphone from the upstairs
loft, as if I were a Boxing referee about to announce the
contestants. I felt so at ease in that environment as I began to present the
concept of partner dancing and introduce the dance of the evening in terms
that helped the group understand how to respond. I feel so blessed
to do this as a career and share my knowledge with both beginners and more
advanced dancers.
I have entered a
sweet spot of gratitude as
my business transitions into opening a new school
of dance. The teachers I’ve been training have become like immediate family and
the student body like extended family. The excitement has been building among
current students and those anxiously awaiting their first class. I’ve been
receiving referrals from a networking group I belong to as well as from a
church directory. But the most complimentary source is always word of
mouth. After previously being part owner in two studios, I look forward to
watching this school unfold as we organically grow to our fullest
potential. This Thanksgiving, I am grateful to all of the teachers
who will be working with me as we launch this new endeavor; Kelly, Karla,
Shawna, Natalie, Jordan, & Juan Carlos.
My dance card runneth over!
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