I attended my first A Chance to Dance recital in 2012. I am not even sure why I decided to go that year. I knew there was a stirring inside me to do something with my love for dance and my degree in special education. I watched the dances in awe and wonder with tears in my eyes. I knew at that moment that God had shown me a way to marry two things I love. I came on board in the fall of 2012 as an instructor. I expected to learn many things, to be challenged to view dance in a different way than I ever had before and to get to use my degree again. I never expected to fall in love. Each one of the children in our program captured my heart and drew me into their world. Their pure joy for dance, love for me, and many hugs and smiles each week just brought such happiness into my life. My first year was great and I thought it could not get any better.
As we started this dance year God began a stirring inside me again. I realized that A Chance to Dance had become more to me than just a program. It had become my passion! God had given me a vision for my future with A Chance to Dance that excited me and fueled the passion He had put inside me for these children and their families. It is so much more than just teaching dance. I love every one of these precious dancers, their families who support them in their love for dance, our wonderful volunteers and my biggest encouragers, Ms. Leah and Mrs.Kyndell!
This year I have learned so many things about myself that I never would have learned without being a part of such an amazing program and getting to work with incredible people. I learned to accept my shortcomings and realize that my weaknesses are someone else’s strengths and the people who love you will pick up your slack. I also learned that I have gifts that can be used in a mighty way to bless others. Finally, I discovered that working with a team is so much more fun and productive than doing things by yourself. So, as we approach recital this year I am blessed to see how much our dancers have learned and how far they have come this year. I am also thankful to see how much I have learned and how far I have come this year! It is always sad to say goodbye to our dancers for the summer but I am so excited to see what God has in store for us next year!
To our dancers, volunteers and Kyndell: Thank you for blessing me each week and thank you for dancing with me!
Charis
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