Introduction

This week has been a huge journey for me. with regards to learning I have found it incredibly difficult to focus on the task at hand with the amount of work shops and own personal learning I am doing to achieve my goal. Mental health has been a big discussion this week and after breaking through with my first education work shop with drama and dance this week for local schools I have been inundated with messages of thanks. Just another amazing journey through dance and what it can do for each and everyone o us . We need no experience an high level of skills to explore this world of creativity. It is a joy to work with these children who find day to day activities difficult but still bring a smile to the workshops, express themselves and have fun. others can take from this experience a sense of understanding of others limitations and how to help, reassure and promote wellbeing.

I have joined Middlesex University as a director, choreographer, professional dancer, studio and production company owner. When voicing my interest to the individuals within my circle, felt this was not the path for me. After the introduction today I am more than justified in my reasoning for joining. I have a thrust for knowledge and keen to engage with others, hearing their opinions and thoughts. I am excited to be inspired by you all. I have had a glittering career within musical theatre and professional dance, I am proud I am a member of several associations of dance and have worked my way for the past fifteen years to grow reputation and qualifications. Motherhood was a new and exciting journey for me one which until 2016 I was able to share with my other daughters ( I have four daughters ages five, four, three, one). My third daughter Darcey was born with a rare genetic disease called Kleefstra Syndrome and hit double with another called Rett syndrome. (they make for an inter...