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Vulnerable

A word about vulnerability: This morning, I revisited my first love– ballet class. I haven’t danced in years. I have lacked the courage to step into dance studio space for a while now, because I’m overweight, and society says: Shame on you. I’m out of shape, and the dance world says: Shame on you. I […]

Raising the Barre: Faith Lessons from the Ballet Studio

“Alright everyone, let’s face the mirror and stand in first position, arms en bas. Give me a demi port de bras, then pause with the arms in second position.” The adults – mostly women in their 20s and 30s – organize themselves into some semblance of a line as they follow my directions and arrange […]