“Let it be whatever it is. “ That's the main lesson I've learned from dorkdancing.

It wasn't my first dance experience. I was experimenting with different styles since I was little. When I was in primary school I've got an invitation to dance Latin with the school team but a negative thought appeared in my head "It's not for me, I can't handle it."

But even though dance was calling me so later I started to learn different dance techniques just for my pleasure. It was helping me to be more grounded. At that point I had a huge struggle with self-understanding, I was feeling anxious most of the time. The main cause was hidden in my childhood - my mother's drug addiction that was hidden from me and everyone else. She died from HIV when I was 14 and as there was a lack of clarity I didn't know how to react, how to feel. I felt like I didn't have any connection to reality and probably something is wrong with me.

Dance helped me to feel myself. Starting from my body. This is WHAT I want to do right now and this is HOW I want to do it (talking about movements). It was giving me a sense of clarity and relaxation at the same time. I found these magical features of the dance couple of years ago and even hosted Self-dance events in Danang.

So when I found Ethan's post about dorkdancing I didn't have doubts - I need to be there!

I came on the second day. Ethan and Thai were there and I found the atmosphere very chilled. The Guys were full of joy and excitement. I fell in love with this activity immediately - so much energy was there! So I started to come every day. Meeting new people, becoming closer with the old friends, feeling united in all the diversity of people, styles of music, situations...

Last summer was full of beautiful consequences and I suddenly got a job I was dreaming about on the other side of the world. It was a risky decision but I decided to take it. Going to the unknown is always scary... I think dorkdancing and the ability to relax and be present in a moment, open connection with people helped me to make that decision. So I moved and since then growing as a professional, focusing on my dreams and, of course, dancing. Online with my lovely dorks, offline at home by myself and occasionally on the streets, in the middle of nowhere...

I feel very grateful to Ethan and all the people who are moving this project! I'm sure everyone is finding something special in this activity, there is no universal recipe. I found out how to trust myself more and how to trust others, to be open, to follow my intentions. Exactly, like during dorkdancing!

“If you are reading this you should know that you are not alone on your path. The dork community is a warm and safe place to dance, laugh, cry, let go... Welcome, friend!”