by Balancedballerinas | Feb 19, 2019 | ADVENTURE, BALLET, PODCAST
I’m blown away. I’ve had so much feedback from people saying this was their favourite episode to date! If you’ve listened to my 2017 TEDx Talk, you would have heard me talking about my impending trip to Africa. A couple of weeks after that talk, I packed...
by Balancedballerinas | Jul 19, 2018 | OTHER
I have awesome news. This time last year I stood on a roof in the heart of the Kibera slums (Nairobi, Kenya). My beautiful friend Krysteen pointed out potential space for their dream – a purpose built arts centre to continue the amazing work Annos Africa do in a...
by Balancedballerinas | Jul 24, 2017 | ADVENTURE, BALLET, OTHER, THOUGHTS
Before I jumped on the plane to Nairobi, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I was just heading over to teach some ballet (something I do on a daily basis!) and give some beautiful children presents in the form of second-hand dance-wear. I was also going to see...
by Balancedballerinas | Jun 13, 2017 | ADVENTURE, BALLET, OTHER
Since beginning the GC DANCE & TUTU TIMES journey it’s been my mission to bring grace to peoples lives and break down the elitist barriers often associated with ballet. As I get older (and hopefully a little bit wiser!) I strongly believe you should take whatever...