Terry's Story
How it all Began...
I loved to dance from
an early age.
I mean, who wouldn't?
Something about the rhythm, the music, and the sheer joy of twirling around like a human tornado speaks to the soul.
But I didn't consider it a potential career until my early twenties. Little did I know that this passion would spark a career spanning over four decades. Yep, you heard me right—four glorious, dance-filled decades.
It all began when I decided to become a
ballroom dance instructor.
I figured, why not turn my love for dance into a profession? It seemed like a brilliant idea then, but little did I know what adventures awaited me.
It was a blast to teach folks to cha-cha, tango, and waltz their way to dance floor glory. My students ranged from the rhythmically challenged to the naturally gifted, and I loved every moment.
There's something heartwarming about being a part of helping someone develop personal confidence or seeing two people awkwardly stumble through their first foxtrot and then transform into dazzling dancers after months of practice.
It's like witnessing a caterpillar turn into a butterfly but with more sequins and rhinestones.
As the years went by, my career took an unexpected turn.
I found myself not only teaching but competing in ballroom dance competitions. Let me tell you, strutting your stuff in front of judges and an audience is not for the faint of heart.
It's like performing a high-stakes dance routine while trying to remember if you left the oven on at home. But the adrenaline rush, the thrill of the spotlight, and the exhilaration of hearing the applause made it all worth it.
And then, one day, I had an epiphany.
I realized that the lessons I'd learned on the dance floor—about leadership, teamwork, and perseverance—could be applied to other areas of life.
Who would have thought that mastering the art of the paso doble could help me navigate the corporate boardroom with grace and poise?
Well, it did.
My dance journey also led me to explore the intricate world of personal development.
Turns out the skills and mindset required to excel in dancing were transferable to improving personal relationships.
Communication, trust, and connection were the dance steps of life, and I was determined to help others waltz through them with finesse.
A thread runs through these seemingly distinct and separate areas...
dance, leadership, followership, and personal development,
that might not be obvious initially.
But when you weave them together, it forms a fertile ground for personal growth. And the best part? It's a heck of a lot of fun.
So here I am, four decades later,
transferring all the wonderful lessons learned through my dance and business career into a second act, helping others find their rhythm in their lives and businesses.
Who would have thought that a girl passionate about dance would turn it into a lifelong adventure filled with laughter, sequins, rhinestones, and personal development?
Life is like a dance, my friends, and I'm just happy to be twirling my way through it, one step at a time.