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Stephi Dawn

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✨ At 50, I choose joy
💃 Dancing my way through 50
🏔️ Inspired by mountains, guided by the stars
💜 Joy • Movement • Self-Acceptance
🐾 Rescued by dogs

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😂💃 Day 19 of learning to shuffle at 50—and tonight I learned why shuffle dancers prefer an actual floor. Dirt is a whole different situation. 😂 Tinker was cheering me on, I was out of breath, I may have peed a little, and some of those moves looked considerably better in my head. But WHO CARES? I’m outside, moving my body, learning something completely new and having an absolute blast doing it. 💛 If you’ve been waiting until you feel coordinated enough to dance…you may be waiting awhile. Ask me how I know. 😂 Come learn with me. Day 19 → Day 100. Follow along and let’s see where these feet end up. 💃
#ShuffleDance #WomenOver50 #LearningToShuffle #DanceOver50 #BeginnerDancer taken in Maple Canyon by @lovestephidawn

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😂💃 Day 18 of learning to shuffle at 50 and my coordination is finally starting to show up for work…occasionally. Some moments I feel the beat and think, WAIT…I’m actually getting this! Then five seconds later I’m wondering what my feet are doing. 😂 But THAT is what makes learning something new so much fun. Micro-bounce, Running Man, mystery move, repeat. And somewhere between thinking too much and finally letting go, I’m starting to actually FEEL the music. 🎶💛 Then I looked up at that incredible sky and remembered to enjoy the whole experience. If you’ve always wanted to dance, come be a beginner with me. We’ll figure it out together. 💃☀️
#ShuffleDance #WomenOver50 #LearningToShuffle #BeginnerDancer #DanceOver50 taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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💃😂 Day 11 of learning to shuffle at 50, and tonight’s big lesson was apparently…barely bounce. Who knew? 🤣 I’m practicing lower-impact movement, getting that micro-bounce into my body, finding the beat and letting the moves come from there. Less pounding, less overthinking, more GROOVE. 🎶✨ And somehow all these tiny little bounces have me completely addicted to moving. Then Mother Nature decided to casually throw THAT sunset behind me. 🌅🔥 Turns out harder isn’t always the assignment. Sometimes you just find the rhythm and let it carry you. 💛
#ShuffleDance #WomenOver50 #LowImpactExercise #DanceOver50 #HealthyAging taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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☀️💃 DAY 40: Learning to shuffle at 50!

FRIDAY FREESTYLE! 💗

Just out here doing a little fancy footwork.

Please don’t ask me to identify any of it. I’m enjoying a rare moment of confidence. 😂

Forty days into learning to shuffle, and today I’m simply playing with the music, trying different movements and enjoying every second of it!

The sunshine is glorious, the pink skirt is getting plenty of exercise, and of course, Tinker is right there, my number one fan. 🐾💜

She attends every performance. Her enthusiasm is difficult to measure. 😏

And here’s something I believe with my whole heart…

✨ BE TOO MUCH. BE EXTRA.

Wear the shorts. Dance in the sunshine. Laugh until your face hurts. Hug trees. Talk to angels. Love deeply. Take up space.

Be curious. Be playful. Be completely, wonderfully YOU.

You don’t need permission to enjoy your own life.

And you certainly don’t need to be an expert at something before you’re allowed to LOVE doing it!

I’m 40 days into this shuffle dancing adventure, and I’m having the BEST time learning!

And if you’re wondering whether today’s freestyle technically qualifies as shuffle dancing, I’ve decided not to involve the experts. 😂

💛 HEY, if this made you smile, do a little shuffle girl a favor! Hit that heart, say HI in the comments and follow along! There are plenty more dances, beautiful Utah sunrises and sunsets, dogs, and unexpected little pieces of my life to come.

✨ What’s something you absolutely LOVE doing, whether you’re good at it or not? I’d love to hear it!

I love you all so very much! 💃💜

#ShuffleDance #LearningToShuffle #WomenOver50 #DanceReels #FridayVibes taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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☀️💜 My sweet babies soaking up the beautiful morning sunshine. 🥹🐾 Berkeley and the others are all snuggled up, and here comes my precious Tinker showing off her floor shuffles! 😂💃 Apparently all this dancing I’ve been doing is rubbing off on her! Look at those little legs going! Oh, how I love this sweet, silly girl and all her personality. These are the moments that make my heart so happy. ❤️

#DogsOfInstagram #SeniorDogs #RescueDogs #ESADog #FunnyDogs taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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☀️💃 DAY 39: Learning to shuffle at 50!

🪽 Did you know I talk to angels?

A year ago, I never imagined I’d be sharing something like that publicly. But over this past year, my spiritual journey has opened my heart to a beautiful connection with something far beyond what our eyes can see. ✨🌌

I’ve been discovering so much about myself, consciousness, energy, gratitude and the incredible interconnectedness of life.

And mornings like THIS? Oh my goodness…LOOK at that SUNRISE! ☀️🧡

Barefoot on my deck, surrounded by the mountains, feeling the sunshine, listening to music and practicing my shuffle dancing. These are the moments that fill my heart with so much gratitude.

Today I’m working on my foundations: the Running Man, Happy Feet and another attempt at the Backward Running Man. 👣🎶

Thirty-nine days of learning to shuffle at 50, and I’m loving every minute! My coordination is improving, my stamina is growing, and I’m learning to let the music move through my body.

But that’s what makes this journey so much FUN!

I’m learning that there’s no age limit on curiosity, growth, joy or discovering new parts of ourselves.

And I’m excited to start sharing more little pieces of my life with you along the way. Some funny, some deeply personal, and some that might surprise you!

💛 HEY, if this made you smile or brightened your morning, I’d LOVE a little favor! Hit that heart, say HI in the comments and please follow along on my journey. Your love and support mean so much to me!

💃 Whether you’re learning to dance, beginning a spiritual journey or simply looking for more joy in your life, there’s room for you here.

✨ Get outside. Look up. Feel the music. Take up space. Be unapologetically YOU!

🪽 What’s one thing in your life that fills you with gratitude or makes you feel connected to something bigger? I’d love to hear your story!

I love you all so very much! 💛✨ Please follow along with me. We’re just getting started!

#ShuffleDance #LearningToShuffle #WomenOver50 #SpiritualAwakening #DanceReels taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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💃🌅 DAY 38 • PART B: Learning to shuffle at 50!

I DID SOMETHING! And I’m going to need everyone to act impressed. 😏

Started out this evening just feeling the music, practicing my Running Man and enjoying the most BEAUTIFUL Utah sunset! 🌅✨

Then I decided to give that Backward Running Man another try…and would you believe it?! I actually managed to transition from backward straight into my forward Running Man!

I CONNECTED TWO MOVES! 👣💃

I realize this may seem like a small accomplishment to experienced shuffle dancers. I’ve chosen to make it everyone’s business anyway. 😏

But seriously, this is HUGE for me! I’m starting to feel the muscle memory developing, my movements are connecting, and all these days of practice are beginning to show.

Consistency creates progress. And I’m celebrating every little breakthrough along the way! 💛

And can we PLEASE appreciate those incredible rain clouds and that sunset over the Utah mountains?! Absolutely breathtaking! ☁️🌅

💛 HEY, if this made you smile, do a struggling shuffle girl a little favor! Hit that heart, follow along and say HI in the comments! I’d LOVE to get to know more of you!

💃 NEW HERE? I’m learning to shuffle at 50, sharing my progress, bloopers, beautiful scenery and little pieces of my life along the way. Come start your own Day 1 with me!

✨ What’s one little accomplishment you’ve celebrated lately that made you ridiculously happy? I want to hear about it!

Get outside. Feel the music. Laugh at yourself. Take up space. Choose JOY!

💛 I love you all so very much! Follow along with me. We’re just getting started! 💃✨

#ShuffleDance #LearningToShuffle #WomenOver50 #DanceReels #BeginnerDancer taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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😂🐾 Grammy showed up with puppuccinos, and just like that, I’ve been demoted to household staff. Apparently years of unconditional love mean nothing when Grammy walks in with whipped cream. 😂❤️ The way these babies light up when she visits! 🥹💜

#FunnyDogs #DogsOfInstagram #PitbullsOfInstagram #RescueDogs #ESADog taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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💃✨ DAY 38: Learning to shuffle at 50!

9 years nearly bedridden. Now I’m learning to move my body all over again. 💛

And today, apparently, I’ve decided to learn how to do it BACKWARD. 😂

💛 HEY, if this made you smile, do a struggling shuffle girl a little favor! Hit that heart, follow along, and say HI in the comments! 💃✨

I promise the dancing will improve. Eventually. 😏

I’m working on the Backward Running Man, which seemed like a perfectly reasonable next step.

I’ve done plenty of things backward in my life. You’d think I’d have developed some expertise by now.

I’ve reviewed the footage. Apparently, experience does not transfer. 😂

But seriously, what an incredible feeling to be moving, dancing and learning again!

After years of autoimmune disease that took so much of my freedom, I’m rebuilding my strength, coordination, stamina and confidence, one shuffle practice at a time.

Some days the movements come naturally. Other days I have to slow everything down and figure out what my feet are supposed to do.

And that’s the beautiful thing about consistency. You don’t have to be perfect to make progress.

I’m absolutely LOVING learning to shuffle at 50, even when the Backward Running Man requires considerably more attention than I anticipated!

💃 NEW HERE? I’m sharing my beginner shuffle dance journey, the funny moments, little pieces of my life, and everything I’m learning along the way.

✨ And to all my experienced shuffle dancers: what’s your best tip for learning the Backward Running Man? I’d genuinely love your advice!

If you’re starting something new, come join me. Your Day 1 can begin whenever you’re ready.

Get up. Move your body. Laugh at yourself. Take up space. Enjoy this beautiful life! 💛

I love you all so very much! 💃✨

#ShuffleDance #LearningToShuffle #WomenOver50 #BeginnerDancer #DanceReels taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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💃🏍️ DAY 37: Learning to shuffle at 50!

✨ A little something you probably didn’t know about me…

I married myself a Harley-Davidson-riding, tattoo-covered, hardworking BADASS with a little wild streak and the biggest heart. 🔥💛

He’s covered in tattoos. I don’t have a single one.

He rides a Harley, covered in ink, looking like trouble…and I’m over here dancing barefoot, hugging trees and talking to angels. 🌳🦋✨

Our hobbies are slightly different. It’s working out beautifully. 😏

And when I heard Lainey Wilson’s “I Kinda Love Him,” I immediately thought of my husband, Steve. 🏍️🎶

My tattooed-up wildcard with a heart of gold. I kinda love him, too. Actually, quite a lot. 💛

As for today’s shuffle practice, I’m giving my joints a little grace after all this rainy weather. Rather than concentrating on my Running Man or T-step, I’m just feeling the music, moving my body, finding my groove and enjoying every second of it.

Because consistency doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means showing up and moving in whatever way feels good that day. ✨

And after everything my body has been through, every opportunity to dance is something I treasure.

💃 NEW HERE? Follow along on my journey of learning to shuffle dance at 50! I’m sharing my beginner shuffle progress, the bloopers, little pieces of my life, and hopefully encouraging you to start your own Day 1.

You don’t have to know how to dance to start. Put on a song you LOVE and let yourself MOVE!

✨ Keep learning. Keep moving. Take up space. Choose JOY!

💛 I love you all so very much! Follow along with me. We’re just getting started! 💃
#ShuffleDance #WomenOver50 #LearningToShuffle #LaineyWilson #dancereels taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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🌧️🍂 Cozy fall evenings up here in the clouds. The mountains have disappeared into the clouds, the rain is falling, the fireplace is glowing, and all my babies are cozy. 🔥💜 And here comes Queen Berkeley making her evening rounds! 👑😂🐾 After-dinner toy? Check! Now cruising for cuddles with Mama. 🥹❤️ These are the little moments that make my heart so happy. So grateful for evenings like this, surrounded by so much love. 🍂✨

#FallVibes #CozyFallEvenings #DogsOfInstagram #RescueDogs #ESADog taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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☁️💃 DAY 36: Learning to shuffle at 50!

Can we PLEASE talk about these clouds?! ☁️😍 The mountains are practically disappearing, and I’m out here feeling like I’m dancing in the sky!

Today’s shuffle report: The Running Man is coming along nicely, I’m getting more comfortable dancing in shoes, and the T-step…

Well, the T-step is a little difficult to watch.

I understand. I was there. 😏

But I’m actually starting to feel lighter on my feet, finding my balance and connecting more of these movements. And that feels AMAZING!

And then there’s my belly. 💃

At 50, I’ve discovered that certain parts of me continue dancing long after I’ve moved on to the next step.

I’m choosing to consider that enthusiasm rather than a technical issue. ✨

But seriously, what an incredible day to be outside!

After years of autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue and watching life through my bedroom window, I am SO grateful to be out here moving, learning, laughing and enjoying every beautiful moment.

And I’m certainly not wasting another minute worrying about what jiggles.

💛 If you’re waiting until you’re thinner, younger, more confident or more coordinated to try something new, please don’t!

Come join me! Follow along on my journey of learning to shuffle at 50, and start your own Day 1. There’s room for all of us, exactly as we are.

✨ Get outside. Move your body. Let it jiggle. Take up space. Choose JOY!

I love you all so very much! 💛 Follow along with me on this beautiful journey! 💃✨

#ShuffleDance #WomenOver50 #LearningToShuffle #BodyConfidence #AutoimmuneDisease taken in Herriman, Utah by @lovestephidawn

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