GP Dance

As I have been preparing videos to be uploaded, photographs to be scanned for the new Grounding Point Dance Company website launch, I have been reflecting on my journey as a professional dancer for the past 10 years.  I recently had a photo shoot with Jody Domingue in Hollywood and I was amazed with the photographs (see my photo gallery on gpdance.com).  I had to think back to my first photo shoot for Miss Teen USA Arizona State Pageant when I was 16 years old.  I had only been dancing for three years, but looking closely at the photos I saw the same sparkle in my eyes.  

Sometimes life can get really busy and full of difficult decisions and tasks, but for me it is important to stay focused on what life is about:  God, Husband, Family, Friends, and Dance.  I am proud that at 32 that I AM A DANCER, and at when I turn 33, I know it just gets even sweeter.

DANCE ON!

As Artistic Director of Grounding Point Dance Company, I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to teach and coach dancers.  Having the discipline to go into the studio and work out a combination that later becomes art is very satisfying for my soul; however, my body is always really sore the next day.  I usually spend about 4 hours of preparation for a class, thinking about intention of the movement and the music I want to use.  I feel really lucky to have the time available to continue my artistic process in hard economic times.

Besides dancing I am a devoted teacher of Pilates (STOTT Certified) and I am learning yoga from (YogaWorks).  I plan on becoming a certified yoga teach through YogaWorks.  I love the balance of Pilates, Yoga, Dance, and long walks on the beach.

So when I wake up with a sore body, I know I have pushed myself to the edge, isn’t that what it is all about?