This is to a woman who I have known since I was only two years old. She introduced me to something that I never thought would mean so much to me. She showed me how to dance. And now dancing is one thing that never ceases to bring me joy.
She taught me how to express myself in a way that I didn't think could be so calming, so emotional. Without her I would never find the happiness in dance that I do now. She has showed me the way I want to carry myself, the kind of person I admire to be. Even though this woman isn't blood, I love her with all of my heart. She has shared with me such an amazing gift, the gift of dance.
Dance means everything to me.
It is the way I escape to a brighter place. It is like floating on a cloud where no one can touch me. Moving across the stage freely and spontaneously is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Letting the music sway your body, move your soul. It is more emotional that you could ever imagine.
Everything I have is put into my dance, and my dance is everything I have to show.
Dance is who I am. It's just me.
So thank you Barbara Jean. Thank you for sharing that love with me. Thank you for making a difference in my life. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for supporting me, and thank you for pushing me. You have truly given me something that can never be taken away. Dance is something I will never forget and I owe it all to you.
Thank you & love you.
