The Moth The Moth Podcast: Putting on our Dancing Shoes
Jan 17, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Katie Rivard, a product designer and passionate soccer player, shares her journey of self-discovery through dance. She highlights how reconnecting with her passion helped her navigate challenges and reclaim her identity. Rivard emphasizes the joy of movement for all ages and discusses the empowerment and self-acceptance she gained, despite initial fears. She also touches on the importance of health and wellness in her dance journey, linking it to personal empowerment and overall well-being.
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Katie's Transformation Through Dance
- Katie Rivard moved to Tucson for a teaching job and initially struggled to connect with her students.
- Through dance, she rediscovered herself and improved her teaching by becoming more authentic and empathetic.
Jessica's Understudy Dream
- Jessica Ribera, inspired by stories of dancers seizing opportunities, understudied in Balanchine's Western Symphony.
- She got her chance to perform when another dancer was injured, fulfilling a childhood dream.
Lessons from Dance and Injury
- Jessica's dance experience taught her resilience and courage.
- Her injury led her to discover compassion and appreciate being present.