The Dancer in ME

Thank you to everyone for all the warm, great Birthday wishes and greetings! At 48 years old, living in the time of a global pandemic, I'm just blessed and happ...y to be alive! Also I want to honor those who lost the battle with Covid-19 or are still struggling to overcome it. God's continued blessings and love to everyone! And please: VOTE! See more

Happy Birthday Mr. Steve Adams. We appreciate all you do for the LBUNITY & DANCER IN ME Community. We pray you'll have an awesome funfilled day! Cheers! #Celebrate #BlackExcellence #HappyBirthday

Nelson Mandela once said, Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. Sometimes, the process of getting back up is harder than we expect. Below Rev. Stephanie shares a few habits to keep you resilient during this season. If you would like to have weekly encouragement sent to your inbox sign up for the Sistahs on Sacred Grounds Lounge Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f3596cc31568a002651dd58

Something amazing is coming... Photo credit: Lucky Black Media, Bruce Eric Todd. #BLM #womenslivesmatter... #JusticeNow #sistahsindeed #dance See more

How can I get happy? It’s one of the most popular questions on Google with more than 6 billion search results. If you want to know how to be happy, you’re not alone. Here are 12 tips for becoming a happier person. Comment below which tip resonated with you the most #happiness #happy #becomingmore #becomebetter #becomingme #becomingabetterme #DIM2020

Check out this powerful short dance film from DIM's featured artist of the month, Miss Jade Charon! She continues to do great things in new and innovative ways! Support her project and learn more about her work at jadecharon.com.

Enjoy every step. #DancerInMe #DIM #DIM2020

DANCER SPOTLIGHT Today's spotlight is on Keisha Clark-Booth. Kesha is an Educator, Professional Dancer & Dance Director. Before bringing her New Jersey flavor to Long Beach, Keisha graduated from Hampton University with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, where she excelled as a member of Ebony Fire Dance line and Terpsichorean Dance Company. Following graduation, Keisha chassèd into the classroom where she has served for the over 15 years.... Keisha has taught Physical Education and Dance at various high schools in and around the Long Beach community, specifically authoring the dance curriculum at Lynwood High School, and has served as an adjunct dance faculty at serval colleges in the community. Maintaining her love for the dance floor, Keisha continues to dance professionally, performing with JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble for over 13 years. Currently, Keisha dedicates her craft to teaching many levels of dance at Cabrillo High School, where she has taught for the past eight years and is now Director of Dance. WE WANT TO CONGRATULATE KEISHA, ON ALL HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK SHE CONTINUES TO DO TO BRING DANCE AND UNITY TO HER COMMUNITY. #DIM2020 #DIM #dancerspotlight #DanceYourWayToUnity

Our nation still needs healing.. are you praying? #DIM2020 #OpenTheSky

Did you watch our last Virtual Re-load Event? Whose ready for the next one? #dancerinme #DIM2020 #VirtualRelaod https://youtu.be/wPB2M76Vtkg

Planet Shakers: Jump in on some great teaching coming your way!

DANCER SPOTLIGHT Today's spotlight is on Ms. Jade Charon. Jade is a Choreographer, Dancer, Teaching Artist, Community Activist, Business Owner, and Director. After graduating in May 2011 with a double major in Dance and Theatre, one of Jade’s biggest dreams came true; landing auditions with singer, Beyoncé for the airing of Oprah’s final show and with rapper Kanye West for his Summerfest concert in Milwaukee, WI and Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA. Humbled an...d motivated, Jade was one of eleven women chosen from the Milwaukee audition to perform with Kanye West for both shows and held a solo spot at Essence Music Festival. Jade is very involved in the dance community in Milwaukee. In April of 2013 she completed a guest artist program with Danceworks Performance Company. She also teaches dance through- out the community for schools such as Milwaukee College Preparatory. Jade has a passion for youth and community, and because of her passion she became the pioneer dance teaching artist at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee where she served as the Youth Choreography Dance Artist Mentor. WE WANT TO CONGRATULATE JADE, ON ALL HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK SHE CONTINUES TO DO TO BRING DANCE AND UNITY TO HER COMMUNITY. To find out more about Jade Charon visit her website at Jadecharon.com

Reminder: Dear self, even in the madness there is PEACE! #WalkingInPeace

DANCER SPOTLIGHT is coming soon! This is where we highlight and recognize dancers who are excelling and working to bring change and impact in our communities. We are excited about this, are you? Tag a Dancer you would like to be featured for their incredible work. #DancerInMe #Reload2Accelerate #DIM2020 #DancerSpotlight