Grateful

I honestly have to shake myself sometimes. I am so grateful, humbled, and honored to be asked to do another ballet. Somehow I know God has my heart. When I was in high school I wanted to be a dancer. The Repertory Dance Theatre of Salt Lake City, Utah (founded at the University of Utah) was performing at Iowa State University at that time and came to Ames High School for an assembly. I was completely blown away by that performance. And KNEW – that’s what I want to do!! I had always loved dancing around the house, but had never had a single lesson. I got all the brochures for the University of Utah and was about to apply, but then… chickened out at the last minute…it was so far from home, you see. I have always wished someone had said, “You can do! Go for it!” Maybe it just wasn’t the plan for me. Instead, I earned a degree in graphic design and was involved in women’s gymnastics. Bottom line – I do feel incredibly blessed to have this opportunity to participate in something so beautiful. That kind of beauty just sweeps me away! Thank you, God!