#fortheloveofdance

[arnelcc]

Feeling & celebrating 30 Years of @KabaModern this weekend was unforgettable 🫶🏾✨ Thinking about all we have been through with the pandemic and thoughts from still processing & grieving the devastating loss of our beloved brother @sir_twitch_alot last week really made me want to hug everyone just a bit tighter, embrace a bit longer, and really not hold back on letting people know they are loved & appreciated. So many moments and intimate conversations shared….. I’m still processing all the amazingness of this past weekend and will share more later, but for now, I just wanted to share this snapshot of joy and pride from our 30 Year Old @KabaModern fam. THANK YOU to ALL alumni, current KM30 fam, loved ones, and supporters who have been a part of getting us here. My heart is forever grateful 🫶🏾🙏🏾❤️‍🔥✨✨✨✨✨ #ForTheLoveOfDance #ForTheLoveOfEachOther #KabaModern #30thAnniversary (at Irvine Marriott) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWt97ipOYSmH8d4lbxeLmzCxuNiswwCWKDpEE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[inlivingwritenow]

[ My cousins used to do photo challenges in which they would take a photo or photos of a day in their lives through their eyes (or lenses hehe). Not only did these photos serve as updates to one another this year, but these behind-the-scenes shots also etched what was once my current status into memories. ]

[kpdancecenter]

Life is better when your dancing! . . Thank you @theresastone91 for an awesome day yesterday. We always love having you in to work with the kids. . . . . #kpdc33 #season33 #registernow #dance #love #kpdcfamily #joinus #fortheloveofdance #wod #longisland #lidancestudios #kingspark #northport #smithtown #eastnorthport #greenlawn #commack #stjames #nesconset #register #competitiondance #teaching (at KP Dance Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHEqMgnZ03/?igshid=1p5p17vr2in2d

[kaylaaamorann]

Feels so good to be back in the studio, here’s a little improv sesh one of my students recorded #fortheloveofdance #thankyoufordancing (at Cumberland Estates Rec Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3GEvNbADHN/?igshid=9x1c6u61ru9r

[oracle01-blog]

Labyrinth escapes abound! Dizzying moves now haunt the halls forever where the nexus portal opened--! 🌠 The beautiful Biltmore Hotel... Such an enchanting evening was had-- The music and the floor ripe for dancing and a little bit of an Atlantian takeover. ;) 🎶🎉 Future dance partners are needed. Apply accordingly. ⭐ This enchanting image was captured by the amazing @wwhla whom I cannot thank enough!! My amazing cosplaying bff. :D #cosplay #cosplayergirl #atlantianonholiday #atlantaininfluencer #atlantian #atlantean #atlanteaninfluencer #atlantisbitch #dancer #fortheloveofdance #beautifuldancer #thebloodthatmovesthebody #cosplaydance #enchantment #enchanting #enchantingwoman #enchantinglady #thebiltmorehotel #loj #loj2019 #labyrinthofjarethmasquerade #labyrinthofjareth #labyrinthofjareth2019 #labyrinthofjareth #labyrinth #oracle #Oracle01 #Oracle0 #theoracle #theentityoracle https://www.instagram.com/p/B2kixVpjQk0mXqA1XTADe9W9J4gQIrpsnXX8Io0/?igshid=k4oa4ysyo12u

[howwildandwonderful]

Back “tap” it! So excited to be tapping again with @melissaconnickschoolofdance ! We shuffled off to Buffalo tonight and had a grand time! Looking forward to a great season 💖 #mcsod #adultdanceclasses #tap #softshoe #nevertoolate #balera #fortheloveofdance https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VHrNdnYI1/?igshid=d0b9fjpjddak

[rdoak03]

This girl... despite her pain and the long months of physical therapy, was elated to step back into the dance studio today for the first time since December!! It was really just a warm up, and she was sore afterwards, and we talked a LOT about limits and modifications, but her smile says it all 🥰 #dance #fortheloveofdance #danceinjury #backinthestudio #smile #followyourdreams #followyourpassion #daughter #proudofyou (at Jeanie Moreland Dance Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AZkGnnofr/?igshid=1r8p6vc3pxtks

[lolita79]

Checked out a Ballet Class at SF Ballet😍 so excited! Can’t wait to be back because I’ll be learning with one of my old ballet mentor Ceci 🙏❤️ . . . #ballet#dance#ballerina#bailarina#passion #love#fortheloveofself #yogaliving #selflove #bailar #bailare #lovetodance #metime #fortheloveofdance (at San Francisco Ballet) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCJCyEHanR/?igshid=1nigzqvzuhmml

[abundancechild]

Im obsessed with this Niece right here. Who is going with me? Bienvenidos a Oasis. Presented by Más Flow Latin Dance Co. Frist Theatre Thursday 3/31 - 8PM Friday 4/1 - 8PM Saturday 4/2 - 6:30PM & 9PM (sold out) Eligible for Passport to the Arts! (Link in @yewande.s12 bio) #yewandesofola #masflowdancecompany #latindance #fortheloveofdance (at Princeton University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbuotc3OIZP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[waseeeeelah]

TGIFF!!!!!!!! What are your plans this evening???? Are you in Victoria Island? Are you looking for after work plans? Are you looking to kill time so as not to be stuck in that nuisance of a traffic? Let's kill time together in the best possible way..... let's dance kizomba , with best crew there is @kizombanigeria ..... I promise you a great time, fun people, great vibes, smooth moves, atleast 5k steps on your fitbit ,.... if you won't come for any of those reasons,then come for the good food... 😋😜😘 Come ,let's create memories on the dance floor....💃💃💃🥴 #fortheloveofdance #kizombadance #linedancing #goodvibes #goodfood #dancefloor #happypeople #dance #kizombanight #kizombanigeria (at QLounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZn65pr_XgUbQdxq_s-Dj8omuRZPHF3BP8BOw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dj-chickawowwow]

playing the best non-stop mixes of OldSkool & Anthems Saturday May 19th @anchorinnbenfleet #essex It's going to be a right ROYAL WEDDING SPECIAL. Come feel the LOVE.....You bring the moves and I will bring the bangers. Genres: #Electronic #HipHop #rnb #newjackswing #dance #garage #house #oldschool #oldskool #anthems #royal #wedding #love #music #dj #pioneer #pioneerdj #rekordbox @pioneer_djing @pioneerdjglobal @rekordbox.dj #fortheloveofmusic #fortheloveofdance #fortheloveofsharing (at Anchor Inn Benfleet)

[inlivingwritenow]

In one of my last dance classes, we were told to go up to the mirror and just stare at ourselves. Look intimately into our eyes and set our intentions.

When we were asked what it felt like to look at ourselves in this way, I replied with Rudy Francisco's "Mirror" poem--seeing everything but myself..

Okay, maybe I did look at my untucked shirt, the tooth I may have chipped this week, my bun that was coming undone, those wrinkles on my face that we don't talk about, and am I too thiQUE..?

One would think dancers need a mirror to look at when learning new steps--Heck, I even preached it..but I wouldn't always look at myself... No wonder why I appreciated classes that allowed no mirrors, other eyes, or cameras in the room.

You see, I still have Tumblr drafts of photos taken from summers filled with dancing. One lesson from this particular class has always stuck with me, and those words have been reverberating within me lately. Although I could never reiterate his exact words, I remember David Lee talking about how he would always have that degree in Studio Art, but dance is something he could pursue now. We won't always have the luxury of being this able-bodied as we do now, so why not do all the things we love to do while we still can?

I don't know how well that resonates with other dancers.. But after spending these last bits of my summer sick, I can't help but be in the position to reflect on it. My brother used the movie Logan as his depiction of getting older, and I feel that. I will not get any younger, so I value the wealth of health more dearly these days. Btw, turning 30 really does do that for you (fr fr). The day after I jumped back into dancing, I instantly thought I had the flu..'cause what was once counted as mere sore muscles has now advanced to straight-up malaise and body aches (lol).

I may have never wanted to see my whole self in the mirror, simply because I didn't want to see myself as the dancer who looks awkward..who "messed up".. who's facing right when everyone's facing left in the mirror..who looks tired and is slowly becoming the not-so-youngest person in the room..but! Today, this is dedicated to my learning & growing self 👵🏼 Also to my new, little tribe of big-hearted dancer fwends. Y'all are gems, and I want to thank you for facilitating opportunities to fall in love with our mirrors and dance again 🙌🏽

And until I'm one of those aunties that start up cha-cha and Zumba at parties, I'll be here like Aunt Vive showin' up to classes 💃🏽

[kpdancecenter]

“SAY SOMETHING”💔 a quick thursday night creation with GOLD & WHITE members put together by @travisbertell_ . ENJOY! . . . . #kpdcfamily #kpdc33 #kpdance #🖤 #fortheloveofdance #befree #fun Choreography by @travisbertell_ (at KP Dance Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFlA5L3HEA2/?igshid=5m0b8md3lr9t

[randolfimages]

And we are BACK @theconwayacademy FALL REGISTRATION begins 8/10/2020 !!! Join us in Season V as we come stronger and harder than when we left !! Revamping and Rebranding we are so excited to REVEAL all of our greatness in this upcoming season.... Our dancer looks absolutely stunning in this photograph 🙏🏾❤️👯‍♀️ #TheConwayAcademy #SeasonV #GIRLS #ContemporaryDance #DMV #BrownSkinGirls #ForTheLoveOfDance We Pray...We Love...We Dance 🙏🏾❤️👯‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWdP4jhPWk/?igshid=qsk2hfgf4g1i

[brandyewitha-y-e]

Tonight, in #lyrical , @victoriaakalina brought orange ribbons for us to #danceforjamie 🧡 It was double the pleasure to also be recreating an original piece choreographed by #dougcaldwell in 1996 for the #tremainescholarshipshow ! Not gonna lie .. it was hard to not tear up tonight. These beauties did a great job #danceteacherlife #dancerlife #thechildrenarewatching #leavealegacy #dancetrainingislifetraining #itsdeeperthanthedance #fortheloveofdance (at Top Hat Dance Centre, Inc.)

[sambacolorado]

#tbt to almost a year ago (7/14/19) when @sambacolorado walked through the famous hidden tunnel underneath @redrocksco!! It was a dream come true to perform on that stage shared by sooo many legends and talented souls. 🤩 Wow!!! 📸: Luiz Andres Bertolo @adventure.lab.photography . . . “Whether you come to Red Rocks as an audience member or performer, you feel like you’re part of something. Like a thread through history. You feel like you’re part of something that’s gone on for centuries and will go on long after you’re gone.” - Seth Boster (From 04/15/19 Article: Hidden Tunnel Beneath Red Rocks Amphitheatre Holds Decades of Secrets) . . . #sambacolorado #redrocks #hiddentunnel #dreamcometrue #denversamba #sambadancers #denverdancers #coloradolife #colorado #redrocksco #redrocksamphitheatre #dancelife #fortheloveofdance #coloradothingstodo (at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlkgmjli7c/?igshid=16vnrvs3ne1ue