03/05/2026
The Final Bow: A Note of Gratitude ❤️
As the curtain closes on the final Dance Summit, my heart is incredibly full. This journey has been a whirlwind, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the community that made it possible.
A special thank you to:
• Reanna Maitland: For being so supportive and providing such meaningful, lovely adjudications this season ( not to mention she is in the 5x club !!) for our dancers.
• Our Summer Students (Daphna, Paige, and Emerie): For your incredible hard work and dedication throughout the event.
• Marissa and Helaina: For doing so much behind the scenes to keep us moving.
• Rick: For never saying no when I asked for help—even when it might have been the smarter choice! 😉
• Wendy at the Theatre: For your vital support in helping us bring this vision to life on stage.
To the schools, dancers, and families who have attended over the years—and especially to HSD for your unwavering support year after year—thank you.
My goal has always been to help every dancer who stepped onto our stage gain a little more confidence, recognition, and perspective. My mantra for this festival has always been: "Your best is ALWAYS enough—but once you show your best, you can never go back."
As I retire as Director to focus fully on my family, teaching, and adjudicating, I look back on this chapter with so much pride.
I hope my best was enough.
On to the next chapter! 🥂
