Tell us about yourself

I’m a manager of a coffee shop and a professional violinist. I’m married to Zach, and I’m 6 months pregnant with our first child. My hobbies include napping, painting, reading, watching baking competition shows, and hula hooping (when I’m not pregnant).

When did you start dancing?

I had taken some East Coast Swing lessons when I lived in Charleston, but I started taking dance lessons from Revolution in January of 2017.

What inspired you to start dancing?

I’ve always wanted to learn how to dance. When I moved to the area, I was looking through Facebook events for things to do, and the Revolution Ballroom New Year’s dance party popped up. I didn’t end up going to the event because I got sick, but I saw that they offered belly dance lessons and was totally hooked from then on!

Favorite dance or dances?

Salsa, American tango, and Viennese waltz

What classes and events have you joined?

I did Belly dance for a year, Latin dance for a year, and ballroom for four years. I was on the performance team last year and this year until I became more heavily pregnant, and Zach and I competed together in the Savannah Dance Classic last summer.

What do you enjoy about dancing at Revolution Ballroom?

I love the people, and all of my instructors have been amazing—so patient, kind, and fun!

What benefits has dance brought to your life?

Well, I started off single, and now I’m married and pregnant with our first child…so there’s that! But also, so so many things: coordination, exercise, confidence, a wonderful network of friends, and skills I can use for life!

Is there anything that surprised you about the process of learning to dance?

That the hardest moves can be learned through baby steps and practice—this coming from someone who never thought she would be able to do a successful lift in her life!

What would you say to people who would like to learn to dance but are a bit nervous about giving it a try?

Everyone has to start somewhere! Even the most amazing dancer in the world started off as a beginner.

Anything else you'd like to share?

Today is the beginning of the rest of your life! What are you waiting for?