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so excited to share this episode #72 with Kelly Buwalda. We get into dance, thai massage, performance, why do babies dance and how we innately crave rhythm. We talk about singing to dogs, dancing for water with children and moving on air on rooftops. What am I talking about? Listen to find out more!This episode is full of ideas to get you moving and shaking and climbing mountains in your mind and in the world. For example, Kelly was inspired by another quietly strong woman to climb Kilimanjaro for her 40th birthday and she shares some of the struggles and support from that journey. A little bit more about my guest today.Ways to get inspired and move more and how our efforts and accomplishments are Kelly Buwalda is an artist, educator, and adventurer. She is propelled by creativity and fueled by connection. Originally from Indiana, she has been creating and collaborating in NYC for nearly 20 years. After acquiring her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance & Psychology at Hope College (Holland, MI), she trained with National Dance Institute (NDI), a far-reaching dance education program founded by Jacques d'Amboise. She became a Teaching Artist with NDI in 2005, and has since taught thousands of elementary students, and directed At the River's Edge, NDI's 2018 "Event of the Year." As a dancer, she performed for numerous project-based companies, working with choreographers Mei-Yin Ng, Erin Dudley, and Julio Rivera. In 2010, she graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a certified Health Coach. Years later, she studied Intuitive Thai Therapy with Sarah Seeley, and currently offers wellness sessions for groups and individuals. Kelly was awarded a 3-month artist-in-residency at Chez Bushwick in 2014, and her choreography was selected for Detroit Dance City Festival in 2016 & 2017. She will be premiering solo dance films created during COVID with filmmaker Fred Hatt on February 3, 2021. Among these and other pursuits, she loves her new role as dog mama.About to hop to it , but before we do, I have a major favor to ask. If you like this show, please share it with a friend. Big thanks to you for your support, for listening and for doing what you do!Lets jump in! cha cha cha. Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/buwalda.wellness/https://www.instagram.com/eyesofbuwalda/Thyme in the Studio links:https://www.patreon.com/thymeinthestudiohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/AidaZeaArtshttps://www.instagram.com/thymeinthestudiopodcast/https://www.instagram.com/aida.zea.arts/https://www.facebook.com/groups/403582056803336/www.thymeinthestudio.comhttps://www.aidazea.comContact me: sara@aidazea.comMusic by @corrinarepphttps://www.instagram.com/corrinarepp/ Topics covered:Long Version available on Patreon:MeditationBehind the scenesKintsugiHilma af KlimtAccessible artEnneagramCriticism and feedbackShort version:What brings us togetherHelping, healing connectingChildhoodBirth orderAspirationalPerformanceRitual of costume choreography and productionGotham writing coursesMoving to musicBabies dance to the beatHeartbeat as the drumbeatImpulse to move to musicHonoring teachersJacques d'Amboise-as an influential teacher1st thing we ever hear is the heartbeatBig bang and the big moveStudying with Christine WrightStarting class with meditationStarting from our sensesGrasping when a fish out of waterLanguage centers in the brainAnalytical in danceGetting back to the lower part of the brainOverintellectualizingDance tranceLess about what I think and more about what I feelMusic and dance work together in cross hemisphere. Feeling safe allows for deeper creative explorationAuditioning processPrinciples of ayurvedaTechniques to get groundedSensitivity during the creative processEnergy visible in the body.MagnetismPulling in and channeling energyStar energy meditationDrama/wisdom of Martha GrahamExpansion and contractionPhysicality helps to landBeing tired can increase mental claritySense of devotion to being considerate to work no matter whatFeeling pulled in too many directions“I’m ok with being ok”Balancing needs of self and otherChallenge with letting go of expectationsDoes balance exist?Can exist personally if we check in with our prioritiesAlignmentWhat are small winsThinking month to month12 week yearGratitude practiceLetting goMourning being uprootedFamiliarityCreating a new homeSimplifyingLiberation in reinventionTeaching onlineAdapting to teach through zoomNew York City BalletCreative outlets are essentialWriting and journalingFreewriting courses with GothamDancing and cleaningDance breaksSinging breaks to uplift the spiritRitual of walking a dogHumor of having a petGaining a pet during this time has been helpfulImportance of touch during this time of isolationSelf massage, bathing to bring circulation and warmthCommunity and smiling and making eye contact and conversationInvesting in local communitiesTalk therapyText therapyTap into vulnerabilityWhen you can get a hug, get a hugWhat is thai massageThai massage training with Sarah SeeleyIntuitive Thai therapyTraining at Maha Rose NorthThe significance of being in our 40’sTraining in ColoradoRock Climbing over a rail road track in ColoradoCredit to 1st boyfriendAmazing impressions people can make on youMount EverestJohn KrakauerKilimanjaroQuietly strong influenceDiscover Outdoors