Teaching = Happy

Today has been a fulfilling day. In addition to working on my new website, I had lunch with one of my favorite people in Nashville, Lynne Bachleda. She's a fabulous writer and an inspiring friend. I hadn't seen her since Halloween, when we sat on her porch drinking wine while handing out candy. We met months ago when she came to take classes at my studio. She recommended me to her friend, Leigh Jones, who then hired me for the Art Smart Program, where I was a teaching artist in the public schools last fall. Teaching Kindergarten and First graders dance movement, drama, body percussion was tough but a creative challenge.

Overall, I'm happiest when I'm teaching, regardless of the subject matter.

Which, is why, of course, I'm excited to be teaching an elective at Down South Camp Meeting. Join me on Friday night and you'll learn an addictive routine to the Cats and the Fiddle's "Gang Buster." I'm excited to have quite a few friends helping out with the class. I'll also be DJing, judging some of the competitions, and perhaps competing!

Tonight I'm taking a Bharatanatyam class at Vanderbilt. My teacher, Monica Cooley, is incredible. A classical Indian dance focused on lines, I'm thrilled to be working on something new.