Lee-Ann | Pole • Lyra • Kettlebells

✨ My first showcase. ✨

This was never part of the plan. This year was supposed to be about taking the pressure off, reconnecting with pole (and myself), and finding my passion again after Worlds. I needed a break from the pressure of competing, and a chance to just enjoy dancing again.

But then, two weeks before the showcase, my coach asked me to fill in. And if my team needs me, the answer will pretty much always be yes. I'd do anything for these girls. ❤️

So, Cara and I put together a doubles act in three one-hour practice sessions. 😂 Let that sink in. THREE HOURS. No pressure, right?!

And you know what? I've never felt so free dancing.

So relaxed. So present. So completely at ease with myself.

With each performance, I felt a little more comfortable. There was something so freeing about not having every floorwork move choreographed to perfection, doing movements that felt natural and fun, and dancing with a partner who smiled and seemed to love every second as much as I did.

No overthinking. No chasing perfection. Just two people enjoying the dance. 🖤

And somewhere in those three little hours, I found a little piece of myself I thought I'd lost.

Turns out, taking a break from competing didn't mean I'd fallen out of love with it. Maybe I just needed to remember what it feels like to dance because I want to.

And now? That little competitive spark is flickering again. 👀🔥

Also, these photos are BEAUTIFUL. 😍✨