I started dancing in the fall of 2021 when I attended an online event called Rollettes Experience hosted by the Rollettes dance team who is based in Los Angeles. I took online classes taught by members of the team for four years. On August 3, 2024 I began taking my first weekly dance class. Dance has become a passion of mine not only a hobby.
At first dance was simply for fun. Creating the community I needed so badly for many years. I knew immediately after my first Rollettes experience that I needed to stay connected to the community, at this time I had not gotten my first wheelchair yet ( as an older adult. Taking our class in particular has helped me to become comfortable with my body as a wheelchair chair using disabled woman. Dance helps me feel, feminine, strong sexy and powerful. My goal as a dancer is to continue to become this confident version of myself inside and out.
Today’s class was fun! Dance has taught me how to fully embrace self acceptance. I don’t move like a non disabled dancer and my body often does what it wants. I learned how to see my spasms as part of the routine. Ps. My classmate Brianna always makes this old lady go first 🤣
Forgiving yourself is a risk, but it feels so good. Thank you, Miss Nat
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