13/11/2025
✨ Two years ago, I decided to take on something that I had always wanted to do: salsa dancing classes.
Last weekend, I performed a group choreo and it was my best performance yet (this was my third). Ten weeks of training, hours of practice, late nights, sweat, sore muscles and a whole lot of self doubt, but it was all worth it.
I was unsure about sharing something this personal, but dance has become such a big part of who I am. It is about discipline, consistency and passion, the same qualities that guide me in every area of my life. I'm no pro, but i strive to do my best.
I train for salsa a lot, giving up time with family and friends, not because I have to, but because I truly want to keep getting better (and I love dancing). But the best part is that my kids see it.
My nine year old daughter no longer complains about going to dance class. Now we talk about stage makeup, dance routines, nerves and costumes. My thirteen year old son and I compare bruises and training stories from my Tae Kwon Do days. When he talks about basketball aches, we laugh, we compare notes and then he gets back on the court. Afterall, if their old mum can do it, so can they!!
For us, it is all about showing up, doing our best and getting stronger with every miss. If they don't make a team, don't get the part, or don't make the next level, it's okay - they'll do better next time, and they'll work harder too.
I dance because I love it. When I started, I told my kids that I got my black belt in Tae Kwon Do and now I am going to get my black belt in Salsa.
That became our family motto. Whatever we do, we give it everything and we give ourselves the black belt, not someone else. I am competitive, yes, and I am absolutely that parent cheering loudly on the sidelines (I'd use pom poms if I had them)!
For me, work is the same. I show up with a passion for learning, commitment and a genuine love of connecting with people. Whether it is helping someone, meeting new faces or building relationships in the community, the more I learn, the more confident I become and the better I can support the people around me.
Dance has taught me that growth happens in the messy middle. It is the same place where the best conversations, the strongest connections and the most meaningful work begin.