Sunday, April 29th is International Dance Day and the thought of that warms my heart.

We are physical creatures and dance is by far the greatest physical expression that I know. It feels so good to wiggle, stomp, jerk, kick, spin, glide, float, fall and fly.

For some time my favourite dance quote has been:

Thousands of emotions well up inside me through out the day. They are released when I dance. ~Abraham Lincoln

I love this quote for the visceral imagery that it gives me. I also love it because it comes from a human being not a dancer… Dance serves us all. Dance can be both a generator of energy or a release… both feel amazing.

Dance is not exclusively an art form that some do and others do not. It is something that human beings do and have always done. It is part of the human experience and if you are currently not doing it, you should try. Just remember to love yourself through the awkwardness. As one teacher told me, “You have to go through the ugly to get to the other side”. Every dancer goes through the ugly, ain’t no way around it. It’s part of the process, just go for it.

What’s your favourite Dance Quote?
For International Dance Day I thought about having a contest for sharing your favourite Dance quote but I don’t know what the prize should be…. So please share a favourite dance quote on our facebook page… facebook/BlueEgg …And tell me what you would like to win?

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All the best,
~Leannie

{The images in this post are from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – my favourite dance company in the world. Thank you Alvin Ailey}