Cheers and Happy New Year to all! I think that it is fair to say that we all are hoping for something better in 2022. My name is Nikki Allred Boyd and I am a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and as of January 2020, a mom. This blog is about that...life as a mom who dances.
Now, some people may wonder why this differs from any other parenting blog. My goal for this is to discuss and reveal struggles and successes of being a mother in this industry. Being a mom is hard...period. Even if your life is 100% devoted to raising your child and nothing else, the struggle can be so real at times. But what happens when other passions and obligations come in to play? My entire existence on this planet has primarily revolved around dance. That sounds extreme, but it's true. My schedule, my habits, and my diet all play a role in my life as a dancer. So what happens when you add a small human in the mix? I know that I am not a rare case. There are several mothers in this industry. From professional ballet to Broadway, moms are everywhere! I remember reading bios in programs and the performers mentioning their favorite role to date is being a mom. That line always impressed me and I thought, "wow! They are superheroes!". Popular dance publications have saluted and celebrated these individuals for the persistence and continued work in the business. But underneath the social media posts and pictures, the stage lights and makeup, what is underneath? Do dancers have the same struggles as every other parent? Or is the pressure more? Dancers have an inner desire for perfection. That's what makes us some of the hardest workers in the performing arts. Does that same ambition affect the way you approach parenting? What happens when things don't work out the way you anticipated? These are all questions that I am hoping to address through my own experiences and interviews with friends and colleagues. This blog is not meant to be political or a feminist approach to being a mom. It is simply in place to discuss the struggles and successes of being a momma who dances. From pregnancy to graduations, this journey is a unique one. Add to that one's artistic inclinations and it can be a whole new level of crazy! I think that crazy is worth talking about. Welcome to "The Dancing Momma"!
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Shannon
1/7/2022 08:16:54 am
Congratulations on starting your blog. I look forward to reading more of your writing! Have a wonderful new year.
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