February 1st..… Can you believe it?

It only seems two minutes ago I was surrounded by Christmas movies, chocolates, and Baileys! Where did January disappear to??

I hope you all had a lovely festive period. It was most unusual not being able to see family, friends and attend festive social gatherings wasn’t it!? But hopefully we all made the best of what we could! Another year arrived also since I last wrote to you! Like everyone I just hope that 2021 will be a much better year overall for us!

January has brought quite a few pieces of news for me personally. My partner and I are moving homes mid-February which is very exciting, and I cannot tell you how many photos of interiors, sofas, décor and colour samples I have been saving! It is a little glimmer of excitement at least amongst the current lock down.

I have also started teaching for two organisations that I am incredibly excited about, London Contemporary Dance School (The Place) and Elmhurst Ballet School – in association with The Birmingham Royal Ballet.

I am so honoured to have been invited to work with all of these talented young artists and hopefully pass on some things I have learnt over my years in the business. Elmhurst is particularly special for me as it is the school where I trained at so it feels like a full circle that I am now back there but in another capacity.

Talking about schools and classes, I just want to say that I am so proud and blown away by all of the participants from all of the classes I teach. From the vocational schools, the dance studios, my own Zoom classes and my private coaching sessions. The commitment, focus and sheer drive to keep dancing, improving and finding a way to keep on track during this difficult time just inspires me in my own work. So I thank you all fore that and I must just say WELL DONE!...

Zoom Ballet with Josh is growing and growing and we have a fantastic group of dancers that join me on Mondays and Fridays. The improvement in every single person is incredible and just shows what hard work can do! Please do get in touch if you would like to join us! You will have a blast I promise you!

As you know I am also an Ambassador for All Style Dance Workout, a brief update from the brand. All of our classes are absolutely buzzing and the feedback after each one is so positive. We offer classes in Dance Fitness, Ballet, Tap and Pilates. I have just recently taken over the Ballet Barre class which runs on Thursday evenings! So please do feel free to come and get and extra express class with me then! Check it out via – www.allstyledanceworkout.co.uk.

I decided this year I wasn’t going to make any resolutions in the way of giving anything up as such. But I decided to make sure that I find a moment every single day for myself. Like everyone my day-to-day diary can be very busy but even just 5 minutes of breathing quietly without any interactions with anyone or a device, a short walk around the block or a moment to read my book. I have to say I am finding it so helpful and grounding amongst the daily challenges and chaotic schedules. So I really recommend giving this a go!.

I hope you are all keeping safe and well and remaining as positive as possible! I would love to see you at a class soon! Have a look at the website or my Instagram for more class details! Do get in touch if you ever wish to do so, I am always here!

Sending lots of love to you all,