Pursuit of a dream – Not for fame, definitely not for money, but of pure passion.
Two years ago all I knew was that I wanted to dance and that I never wanted it out of my life again. Honestly, it all started out as pure fun. The goal was to try as many dance studios, instructors, style of dance everywhere and anywhere. Along the way, the meaning, what this meant to me personally began to evolve. Sure, it’s about trying something new. Sure, it’s about pushing outside your comfort zone. But at the end of the day it truly is about two things for me – the people and the pursuit of true self-happiness.
Creating this wonderful bond with dance newbies, lovers, addicts, the curious, etc. have always come natural. When you radiate positive vibes, more often than not, the good vibes are returned back tenfold. And that means the world to me.
How this has evolved into something more was looking inward and digesting what this really meant to me. Opening my eyes, slowing down to notice the facial expressions of the dancers in both proud or defeating moments. Listening and understanding what it meant to them and taking an extra five minutes to help or simply be a person they confide in. Relishing and being absolutely present with people and developing a camaraderie within this dance community, with whom I now call some of my close dance friends.
Life. Pretty damn amazing. Or hard. Or weird.
Not to be overly dramatic, but it can be as beautiful as the cityscape lights overlooking the million dollar views of San Francisco or as ugly as the sense of normalcy, the desensitized of human suffering happening around the world. OMG. Basically, what my overdramatic ass is trying to say is that life is interesting.
If you are open to seeing it, it can show you the pathway to achieve something you really want in life. But stay humble folks. Life takes no bullshit. All of it can be taken away in an instant. And what are you left with?
Work hard, appreciate the journey, and don’t develop a big head.
Two years ago, I was unfulfilled. Seeking meaning, something more, to break free from the rat-race “Matrix”. But, you know what? I was stupid for being unappreciative of the journey. Today, I appreciate the lessons. Big or small. Good and bad. Before, now, and later. All of it.
More than just dance
More than being Damn Good At Trying Something New
More than Living Your MF Life
The popn’ dance cherries mission is all of that and more – People and the pursuit of true self-happiness.
This personal journey, this evolution, has allowed me to see how I play a part in this world. What may be perceived as small to some may mean everything to another.
People: Developing relationships, supporting dreams, coaching to break through mental fucks, being a friend, or somehow playing an impactful role, even if short-term, in each other’s lives.
Pursuit of true self-happiness: To not live a life of regret. Pursue what you want, make time for yourself, and surround yourself around the people and the things that make you whole; that make you happy, that bring you peace, and unleashes the best of you.
OK, now the juicy stuff below!
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Ta-da! Now We Dance!
Officially announcing popn’ dance cherries home studio and teaming up with @sobekick_eastbay
View the videos here:
- IGTV – Episode 1 – Official Partnership Announcement
- IGTV – Episode 2 – Behind the Scenes + Thank You
- IGTV – Episode 3 – Post Thoughts – Raw, Honest – The popn’ dance cherries Mission
popn’ dance cherries now offers:
- Private group classes
- Private one-on-one sessions
- Scheduled group classes
- Special events
- Choreo jam-out sessions (space for you, for us to be creative together. because creativity is in all of us.)
DM me on Instagram or email me at popndancecherries@gmail.com for more info and to book. Let’s get into this dance studio together and do the damn thang 🙂
The deets:
Sobekick Fitness
6460 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Huge shout out and love to the folks who made this happen. Catch you at the studio, dance friends! ❤
popn' cherries 
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