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Introduction to my Blog!

I’ve considered writing a blog for some time now, but I didn’t know where to get started. 


My favorite hobbies are dancing, reading, and writing, so I always thought that blogging would be a good fit for me. My idea started after reading various dancer’s blogs, and grew when I started blogging for my new non-profit, Christian organization (website here, blog here), but it wasn’t until a good friend of mine began her blog about dancing that finally made me do something with my growing idea. (Find my friend’s blog at http://dancinginwords.com/.) 

I sat down one day recently during quarantine (due to COVID-19) and wrote all my ideas for my blog down. My blog’s content is mostly going to consist of things related to dance, but I also want to share about my faith, hobbies, and other things. I already have 17 ideas for future posts, and am coming up with new ideas all the time. 

Many of my posts will have relatable struggles that we face as people, dancers, and Christians, and along with those struggles, I’m hoping to offer encouragement and advice. I will also be writing about my experiences and stories, which is what I love to read in other people’s blogs. 

This blog is a new experience for me and I’m so excited to be sharing it with you. I hope that you enjoy reading my posts and find them helpful!


Dancing4Jesus

Psalm 149:3~ Let them praise his name with dancing. (NIV)


Contact me here: dancing4jesus20@gmail.com
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