10/08/2026
So grateful to be part of something so special. This weekend I was privileged to participate in the first ever concert for Downstage Right Dance Company. The vision of Michaela Kuehni, a former student of mine, who I watched grow up in the studio, came to life when artists and choreographers from more than 10 different cities and 7 different colleges/studios came together to move together to bring awareness and raise funds for su***de prevention and mental health support.
It was such an honor to participate in such a meaningful event and use dance to bring awareness to such an important cause.
From the start Dance Tapestry has been about weaving art and people together through dance. With that vision in mind, I chose three dancers from three different studios that I worked with last season. These dancers never met or trained together prior to the first rehearsal. They trusted me and their parents trusted me. It was such a rewarding experience. These beautiful girls, inside and out, came together each week for 5 weeks, stepped out of their comfort zone and helped me create a beautiful piece. We danced to Sink by Noah Kahan and my vision for them at such a young age was to remember who your people are, when you're sinking, reach out to your tribe, lean on them for support and to help lift you up during the hard times. You don't have to go through it alone! Life has its ups and downs. Don't sink alone! Reach out for help and lean on your people! Your loved ones, your inner circle, your sunset in the west.
I could not be more proud of my dancers. They did everything I asked of them and more. (Even handling a last minute costume change at dress rehearsal).
I am so grateful for the opportunity to create for such an important cause and this concert. $2600 was raised and donated to The Busyhead Project
It was a beautiful night of artistry and movement shared by all. Congratulations to all the dancers from Momentum Dance Studio, Prodigy Dance & Aerial Arts Center, Force Dance Collective, , Starr Dance, Von Heidecke Ballet, young adult college students, and emerging artists and professionals who came together to help create awareness. 🙌🏻👏🏻❤️