We would like to introduce you to one of our company’s talented dancers, Julia! In this post she tells us about her past experiences, what she loves about dance, and how she evolved into the dancer she is today.
I starting dancing in kindergarten around the age of 5. My mom enrolled me in ballet and tap at a studio down the street from our house in Massachusetts. I always knew that dance just made sense to me. It is my way of communicating. It is also one of the main things in my life that makes me feel really happy. Taking class and performing gives me confidence and joy and makes me feel superhuman. There’s nothing else like it.
Here she talks about what type of dance she prefers
I really enjoy dancing with a lot of release and rebound. I also love full weighted partnering. I also like to connect all of my movements through imagery, sounds, and experience. For example, a ripple through the body may turn me into a flag whipping in the wind, or I may make the sound of wind with my mouth when I do the movement, or I might imagine the experience of your hair writhing and blowing from the hair dryer. I also make a lot of noises when I’m teaching or remembering movement.
She reveals her journey with BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance
My favorite experience with BodyStories was our trip to Edinburgh, Scotland for the Fringe Festival. I truly enjoyed bonding with the company dancers, exploring a new country, and sharing Teresa’s work with dancers from around the world. My favorite part of the trip was when we did a contact improv jam with local dancers. They were so willing, open, and inventive and it really made the whole journey more personal and magical!
Julia’s experience working with BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance has been one to remember! She has brought great creativity and energy to the company. Please come see her amazing performance on June 21!
