Kath | The joy of dancing as a hobby

gracepicturesuk
Oct 23
1 min read

I Dance Because is a blog series celebrating dancers from all walks of life. Dance is more than flexibility and tricks. It is expression, acceptance and authenticity. Dance is not (and should not) be elitist or reserved for a certain type of body type or life experience. Dance is for everyone. To dance is to breath.

Kath, Lawyer and Dance enthusiast

Man in a black suit performs a dance pose outside on a tiled pathway, with green hedges and building in the background.

"I DANCE BECAUSE it brings me joy!"

I started ballet when I was three and absolutely loved it. I looked forward to my weekly lessons and enjoyed dancing in a few shows until I was 16, but it all stopped when I decided to focus on my exams.

I didn’t realise just how much I’d missed dance until I went back to it over ten years later. I’d been through a few of life’s challenges during that time. Taking @karenestabrook’s jazz class helped me find my happy place again.

My job in law is pretty demanding and requires focus and precision. Dance is my release; it’s such a great way to throw off the seriousness and pressures of daily life. Going into a dance studio is the complete opposite of work for me – no responsibilities, no expectations, just fun.

Great music + a fantastic dance teacher = pure joy!

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