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Sep 92 min read

Am I obsessed with my students?

- Spoiler: Yes, but it’s because I see their limitless potential.

Not a day goes by that I don't find myself thinking about my students. I mean, how could I not? Just look at these beautiful brown faces. Their swag, their energy, and their undeniable brilliance keep me in awe. But there's more to it than just admiration. The world would tell you their lives don't matter. The statistics on missing and murdered girls and women of color are enough to make me scream in rage.

And so, I find myself constantly driven by one mission: to make their lives better. To bring them experiences that remind them how special, talented, and capable they are. I think about how to create opportunities that not only nurture their craft as dancers but also nurture their spirits, their confidence, and their sense of belonging in a world that often overlooks them.

My biggest hope for them is that they feel safe. Not just safe in the physical sense, but emotionally safe. Safe to be themselves, safe to dream boldly, safe to stumble and get back up without judgment. I want them to feel seen and understood in all of their complexity and magic. In a world that can be harsh, spaces like Black Girls Dance are essential. Here, they have the chance to bond, to grow, and to truly shine together. They get to create a sisterhood that is deeply rooted in understanding, support, and love.

Being "obsessed" with them isn't about me, though—it's about my excitement for their futures. I see their potential to break barriers, to make history, to become the leaders we need in this world. The sky is truly the limit for these girls, and as we head into a new dance season, I am honored and overjoyed to be part of their journey.

So yeah, maybe I am obsessed. But it’s an obsession born of hope, love, and the belief that they will change the world—and I’m just lucky enough to witness it.


With body rolls and Jazz hands,

Ms. Erin





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