2017 Inspirations

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I want to reflect for a moment on what exactly has inspired me to create this space. I realize there are hundreds of dance influencers and advocates out there. People and publications who write about our troubles, post fun and amazing dance videos, model and publicize certain brands, and create where they feel something is missing.

I'll be honest. Over the last 18 months (maybe more), I've felt a longing to do more than just dance. I joined a non-profit last year in hopes of filling a void. It helped for a while. I felt more invested, more fulfilled. I felt a direct connection to the world outside of my usual (and incredible) 10am-6pm. However, as much as I loved it, my responsibilities grew to be more than I could handle on top of my very intense primary work schedule. So, I took a step back. 

This left me in the same place I started. Looking for more, wanting something extra. I started digging around on Instagram, on local bloggers sites, in local shops. I looked at what was in my immediate surroundings. The inspiration was right in front of me. I am extremely fortunate to have connected and crossed paths with an enormous contingent of creatives. Very intelligent, ground breaking, honest, and humble creatives of all genres. There is no way I could possibly rank these people and publications and there is no way I could list every single one of them (there are so many). So here are just a sampling.

Hit me up if you'd like to know more about these people or if you want more inspirations. There are so many others who I have met but don't feel comfortable listing them here. Or let me know what else I'm missing. I know there is so much out there.

Happy 2017, everyone. I hope 2018 brings more to discover, more to hope for, and more laughs than ever before.

Love, Ali

 

Alicia Delgadillo