My Dance Journey

Dance has always been a crucial part of my identity. As an outlet for my emotions, I am able to process my feelings and work through my problems via music.

I would call my journey with dance a bittersweet lifestyle.

I have never met a dancer who hasn't struggled with some form of body dysmorphia. I have been fighting an uphill battle with my body image my entire life. Although I have been fighting my whole life, I was recently diagnosed with Anorexia. This diagnosis emerged after many months of severe restriction because I became obsessed with having a "ballet body".

All bodies are dancer bodies, and I will continue to challenge my anorexia and the obsession with appearance for the rest of my dance career. I want to see a future where any and all people are able to dance confidently and feel accepted within the dance community.

Dance is what I am meant to do, and I will do anything to continue doing what I love.