A Growing Joy

Recently Kevin and I were privileged to perform at a grief support group in Littleton (pictures above not of this show, they are of the Boulder show July 2010). It was one of the most moving and unique "shows" I have ever done. We basically set up in a big empty room and performed for the 12 members of the group on their break between sessions. Ever since I started choreographing this piece ("that which was lost") I knew I wanted to eventually use it to reach out to those who are grieving and going through exactly what I have gone through.
One sweet woman came up to us afterward with tears coming down her face and thanked us for performing for them, telling us: "I have never been so moved by dance before." She asked what the music was from and I gave her the composer and title. This is exactly what I wanted-- to bring comfort and healing to those suffering through loss. It was one of the most rewarding things I have used my gift of dance for. It has turned my own personal grief into a vessel that others might, because they have seen the piece, heal and move on just a bit faster than they would have. These opportunities to perform have turned my sorrow into joy-- I am so grateful to be able to use such a difficult experience to reach out to others and help even just a little bit.

For more info on the piece and more pictures from the summer show, go to our facebook page dedicated to the grief outreach this piece has become:

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=157256247642775&id=628520198&ref=notif&notif_t=like#!/pages/that-which-was-lost-Grief-Outreach-Through-Dance/171242346221582

Please let me know if there is any venue, event, group or performance we might be able to be a part of.