Why I dance

to prepare for and keep up with the changes

to connect to an express energy through my physicality

to have a conversation between intuition and energy

to engage and play with my imagination and instincts

to witness others dance and experience community

to keep my thoughts in check

to become more embodied

to find a sense of flow

to listen deeply

to process thoughts or stress through a physical practice

to have a daily ritual of creativity and action

to overcome addictions

to strengthen my presence and increase awareness

to find moments that are alive

to hear my own voice

to stand up for my values

to cope with stress

to balance peace and life

to experience compassion for humanity and empathy for suffering

to experience a really good cocktail and a really yummy meal

to be able to walk places and take public transportation

to feel a sense of unity with the music

to follow a flow while dancing with others

to overcome my own suffering

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