HMJ Zouk in NYC
Donation protected
“Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free.”
― Rumi
My Story: As I continue to grow, evolve, and learn, I have found that I am certain of one thing: Life is ALWAYS changing. In my life thus far, I have found the most comfort and liberation through specific forms of movement.
I experience things more profoundly and impactfully kinesthetically, but have only found a few that truly give me a sense of freedom and flow. The activities I have been able to tap into a moving meditation include: yoga, some work outs, and dance. While my practice has helped me immensely, I still felt the need for something else.
Recently, I found dance, which offered me a different kind of freedom than I found in yoga. Starting with Kizomba, and later adding Bachata and Salsa, I am learning how to carry myself and move my body in a way that is unfamiliar (yet exciting) to me.
Not long ago, I was lucky enough to take a workshop and lesson from Zouk instructor, Kamacho, and was completely enthralled by the dance. While it was a challenge, I was captivated, floating on a Zouk cloud for days after! My body, mind, and soul crave the dance!
Unfortunately, no one in Texas teaches Zouk, which leads me to my quest: to learn Zouk, and bring back lessons in order to grow a Zouk community in Austin, TX (maybe Texas as a whole). I have connected with a few international instructors in NYC, and have the opportunity to go and take public classes, privates, as well as 1 or 2 teacher trainings.
As mentioned, life throws curve balls, and I have had a change in my financial/job situation, making this trip next to impossible to do on my own, which is where YOU come into play. It takes a village, and I am asking for help from my friends, family, tribe, community to send me on this adventure in the hopes of bringing back months of Zouk curriculum.
Upon return, I have been given the "go" to teach Zouk classes under dance company, Inspired Movement. I hope to teach weekly lessons, as well as offer privates. For those who donate, I will be offering discounts on lessons (dance or yoga), dependent on amount, as well as a BIG bear hug!
What I am Seeking: I am seeking to feed my soul, heal parts of my heart, and expand my body/mind; and then light up the lives of others around me!
The budget factors in all training, housing, transportation, etc. needed to make this Dream a Reality (NYC and Austin are not cheap places to bi-locate, even for only a month).
Any donation helps, and is greatly appreciated. I will be working as much as possible before then to make ends meet, but know that I cannot do this without the love and support of those around me! Please consider donating, and share with anyone you may know that would be interested in supporting my journey!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!
― Rumi
My Story: As I continue to grow, evolve, and learn, I have found that I am certain of one thing: Life is ALWAYS changing. In my life thus far, I have found the most comfort and liberation through specific forms of movement.
I experience things more profoundly and impactfully kinesthetically, but have only found a few that truly give me a sense of freedom and flow. The activities I have been able to tap into a moving meditation include: yoga, some work outs, and dance. While my practice has helped me immensely, I still felt the need for something else.
Recently, I found dance, which offered me a different kind of freedom than I found in yoga. Starting with Kizomba, and later adding Bachata and Salsa, I am learning how to carry myself and move my body in a way that is unfamiliar (yet exciting) to me.
Not long ago, I was lucky enough to take a workshop and lesson from Zouk instructor, Kamacho, and was completely enthralled by the dance. While it was a challenge, I was captivated, floating on a Zouk cloud for days after! My body, mind, and soul crave the dance!
Unfortunately, no one in Texas teaches Zouk, which leads me to my quest: to learn Zouk, and bring back lessons in order to grow a Zouk community in Austin, TX (maybe Texas as a whole). I have connected with a few international instructors in NYC, and have the opportunity to go and take public classes, privates, as well as 1 or 2 teacher trainings.
As mentioned, life throws curve balls, and I have had a change in my financial/job situation, making this trip next to impossible to do on my own, which is where YOU come into play. It takes a village, and I am asking for help from my friends, family, tribe, community to send me on this adventure in the hopes of bringing back months of Zouk curriculum.
Upon return, I have been given the "go" to teach Zouk classes under dance company, Inspired Movement. I hope to teach weekly lessons, as well as offer privates. For those who donate, I will be offering discounts on lessons (dance or yoga), dependent on amount, as well as a BIG bear hug!
What I am Seeking: I am seeking to feed my soul, heal parts of my heart, and expand my body/mind; and then light up the lives of others around me!
The budget factors in all training, housing, transportation, etc. needed to make this Dream a Reality (NYC and Austin are not cheap places to bi-locate, even for only a month).
Any donation helps, and is greatly appreciated. I will be working as much as possible before then to make ends meet, but know that I cannot do this without the love and support of those around me! Please consider donating, and share with anyone you may know that would be interested in supporting my journey!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!
Organizer
Hannah Miller-Jones
Organizer
Austin, TX