Never Give Up On Your Dreams

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It was 2006, a year after I left my dance group, where I had spent the previous seven years. I was hurt, burned out, and trying to find my way, exploring new possibilities and paths in the dance world, this time on my own. YouTube was still in its early days, and I remember two female choreographers I passionately followed, both from the United States. The first was Teresa Espinosa from the West Coast, and the second was Luam from the East Coast. Watching them gave me an immense source of energy, passion, and enthusiasm.

I loved Teresa for her energy and freedom of expression. I adored her choreographies and the way she made me feel when watching her dance or interviews. She sparked so much inspiration and enthusiasm within me. She was definitely my role model.

Years went by, and I started to explore other sources of inspiration and new dance forms, such as contemporary dance and improvisation. I enriched my knowledge with new styles and approaches that went beyond everything I knew before. It was fun and fulfilling. I educated myself through dance workshops and festivals, both at home and abroad. I kept taking classes in different styles—street dance forms, contemporary dance, physical theatre, voice classes, and more. I didn’t have the same amount of training as when I was part of the group; it was rather sporadic, but I was able to maintain my connection with dance and follow my own path. And honestly, it paid off.

In 2020, when COVID hit and classes moved online, I remembered Teresa Espinosa. “What is Teresa doing? Is she teaching? That would be fantastic.” I searched for her on Instagram and found that she was indeed giving classes, but with a different focus. This time, she offered coaching and manifestation guidance for creatives. I started to follow her to see what it was all about, and every Sunday I joined her session on Instagram. It gave me so much support and structure during those challenging times. These and other online activities were like small islands I could move between during uncertainty.

She also organized monthly events for creatives, where I could meet other dance and creative enthusiasts. Finally, she offered one-on-one sessions, which I applied for. Since then, I have been working with Teresa. She has helped me tremendously with my self-confidence in dance. She’s helped me address my unconscious programming, beliefs, and wounds I had carried since childhood. She’s been my mental coach, my greatest cheerleader, and my friend.

I often wonder: would this have been possible if I had taken her class somewhere in LA? Most probably not. I often think of a quote my friend once told me: “When nothing is certain, everything is possible.” That was COVID for me.

By the way, you can join The Dance Collective, guided by Teresa Espinosa. Just let me know, and I’ll send you more information, or check her Instagram: @teresa.espinosa22.

And this is just the beginning. 😊

Let me know if this story inspired you.

With love,

Jindriska