01/08/2026
I’ve been quiet for a long time, and I owe you an explanation.
The morning after our last recital on June 25, 2022, my life changed forever. My daughter, Briya, was involved in a car accident. Just 12 days later, she passed away. What makes that night even harder to hold is knowing she danced her final solo on that stage the evening before the accident. Dance was her joy, her expression, her heart—and watching her shine one last time is both a blessing and a pain I carry with me every day.
Just four months before Briya’s accident, I had already lost my mother—my biggest supporter and the manager of my studio. Losing my mom first, and then my daughter so shortly after, took a tremendous toll on me mentally, emotionally, and physically. I was completely broken. In my heart, I truly believed that was the end—not just of my studio, but of my dream… and honestly, of my life as I knew it. I walked away from dance because everything about it reminded me of what I had lost.
For a long time, quitting felt like the only option.
But after years of reflection, healing, and truly doing the work to get myself back, I now know this: they would never want me to give up. My mom and my daughter both knew how much my studio meant to me. They knew how deeply I loved every single student I’ve had the pleasure to work with. To never start again would only keep me stuck in a place of pain—and that’s not the life they would want for me.
Quitting is not an option.
It never was.
And I know they wouldn’t allow it.
To my former teachers, students, and parents: thank you. Your patience, kindness, love, and continued support during my absence has not gone unnoticed. Many of you checked on me, waited for me, and extended grace when I had nothing left to give. I truly appreciate you more than words can express, and I carry that gratitude with me as I step into this next chapter.
So here I am—returning to this journey with a renewed heart. While they are no longer here with me physically, they are always with me in spirit. I know they will shine through my creativity, my teaching, and my purpose. And trust me… I have a lot to express.
2026 is the year of refocusing.
2026 is for Perfection in Motion.
The time is NOW.
Dedicated to my mother and my daughter, Briya—my why, my strength, and the light that continues to guide me.