Why I dance…

(this list is inspired by Douglas Dunn)

to prepare for and keep up with the changes

to connect to and express energy through physicality

to have a conversation between my imagination, body, and the space

to dance with others and experience community

to find a sense of flow

to listen to my intuition

to process stress through a physical activity

to have a daily ritual of creativity and action

to build better habits

to strengthen my sense of embodied presence

to find moments that are alive

to hear my quiet inner voice more clearly

to experience compassion for humanity

to feel a sense of unity with the music

to find a flow while dancing with others

to address suffering

to stay connected to a vital heritage of dancers that have come before me

to take care of my nervous system

to de-center my attention away from mental energy be rooted in my body

to dance with others

to lose myself and find myself at the same time

to play