I know we're approaching a quarter of the way into 2024 but 2023 was quite a roller coaster for me.
I went on my first international tour with Jody Oberfelder Projects,
I got married, I earned my Gyrotonic® certification,
I performed in the premier of Rhythm Bath with Studio Susan Marshall at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival,
Photography by Wide Eyed Studios
I performed Garden Party and Body/Shadow with Douglas Dunn + Dancers, I subbed a Cunningham Class at Julliard and I was injured for the whole year. I feel like I experienced some of the best moments of my life and some of the worst and they came very close together. In November I decided I need to take time to really heal and after several months off from dancing my body has finally turned the corner and I am looking forward to feeling strong and healthy again in 2024.
I am slowly finding my way back into dance classes and working on a solo project. Its a way for me to stay connected while moving at my own pace and it gives me the chance to explore my interest in choreography which has been on the back burner for many years. I am also looking around at the dance world and re-evaluating what I want as I return to performing. It feels like the beginning of a new chapter and I am excited to see what it holds.
In my teaching world, I am busy! I am teaching a weekly Monday night beginner class at Fluid Fitness (you are always welcome to drop in) and I will be teaching a 4 week beginner series at Kinespirit starting April 7th. Gyrotonic has definitely helped my healing process over the last few months and is having an impact on how I move overall. If your curious please reach out I'd love to work with you!
I hope to see you in the studio, out for coffee, at a show!
Happy spring!
-V
