Well, team, this is it! The last you’ll hear from me for Season 5! I still can’t believe that, not only has this year flown by, but five full years of South Chicago Dance Theatre has flown by as well. I am so incredibly thankful for this organization and all that it’s given me.

I say it over and over again and it seems to fit into each phase of my life, but the one thing I love more than dance is the people I dance with. This has been my second season with South Chicago Dance Theatre and the relationships I have formed will last a lifetime. I’ve traveled across countries with some of these people, endured long-lasting rehearsals on days where we really thought we couldn’t, and formed mentorships with Kia, other choreographers, and my fellow dancers and guest artists that I look up to. Sure, the Harris Theater show on May 20 was huge, but what a beautiful reminder that there are things even bigger than that.

As my final goodbye for Season 5 and as we have our last few rehearsals this month, I just want to send a giant thank you and a big appreciation to my fellow dancers. You’ve made this season what it was and kept me smiling through each day. I wouldn’t want to spend five hours a dance in a sweaty dance studio with anyone else. More than anything, your dance people become your family. You have to trust, rely on, and be there for one another. I’m proud to say that I have a pretty amazing extended dance family. So much love for you all, SCDT.

Here’s to Season 6 and more fun adventures to come!!