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Where Diligence Dances Louder Than Perfection: The Shift That Builds Legacy

 The dedicated artist quickly becomes acquainted with difficulty, tough days and that sort of tug-of-war with mastery. I'm sure you've been there. It's those moment s y ou need to analyze after relaxing into the burning muscles and deep sigh because who is thinking about anything else while trying to stay alive in ballet? Since beginning my dance career, I have always been coached by incredible teachers.  Literally!  Dale Shields, Lydia Abarca-Mitchell, Erin Jaffe-Gardner and so on. While still a high school student, I learned to handle the demands and pressures of dance training to become a professional. I wouldn't say that tough moments feel unfamiliar to me, it's knowing how to deconstruct them for greater outcomes.  Yesterday I learned that I don't need to be a crazy perfectionist in order to elevate my body, mind-body connection, artistry or overall beauty. At this point in my career, I am unlearning and relearning a couple of things. I enthusiasticall...
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A Pursuit Void of Process

 A pursuit void of process is one that cannot yield maximized results.  Process is a single most valuable part of dance. If it is to be meaningful and dare I say, life changing, process cannot be overlooked.

When most people hear the word they automatically think of enduring unavoidable hardship and trauma. However, when it comes to the pursuit of your calling things do not have to become unbearable. While there is a day of small beginnings, there is certainly a time to go upward! 

The same is for the process that should be valued in the art of dance. If the process is neglected the product cannot be impactful. I can remember taking dance class and attending rehearsals at my local dance studio. As an apprentice for Jubilee Dance Company I was introduced to excellence. The value of working at my craft and taking the necessary steps to achieve great performance and artistry were instilled in me. The things I learned during those days carried me through my college training and now into my professional career. I was taught, from experience and observation that there is no shortcut to greatness. Process is sacrificial and often becomes introspective. As a company and as an individual process can look different.

Are you seeking excellence and potency but avoiding the process? 

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