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HEMMIBOWL 26’ ⭐️ AALIYAH CAST 

This weekend will forever hold a special place in my heart. Not only was it my third sold out show, but it was also the first big production I’ve ever had the opportunity to choreograph. To see something that started as an idea in my head come to life in front of a packed audience is a feeling I’ll never forget.

To my cast, thank you.

Thank you for trusting me, believing in my vision, and giving this show everything you had. Every rehearsal, every note, every adjustment, every late night… you all showed up with open minds and a willingness to grow. Your professionalism, dedication, and respect for the process made my job so much easier, and I’m beyond grateful for each and every one of you.
What made this cast so special to me was how diverse we were. Every single dancer came from a different background, had a different story, and brought their own unique style to the stage. Instead of trying to fit into one mold, everyone embraced who they were, and together we created something so much bigger than ourselves. That’s something I’ll always be proud of.
Looking out into the audience and hearing the applause was already emotional, but seeing people rise to their feet for a standing ovation completely took my breath away. In that moment, I wasn’t thinking about myself.. I was thinking about all of you. I was thinking about every rehearsal, every challenge we pushed through, every laugh we shared, and every time we chose to keep going. That standing ovation belonged to all of us.
As a choreographer, sharing your vision can feel incredibly vulnerable. You’re asking people to trust something they can’t fully see yet. So thank you for believing in me, even before everything came together. You didn’t just perform choreography…you gave it life. You made people feel something, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted as a creative.

I’m leaving this experience with a full heart. This wasn’t just another show. It reminded me why I love creating, why I love this community, and why I keep choosing this path.

To my cast, thank you for making this milestone one I’ll never forget. I’m so proud of every single one of you, and I’m so thankful our paths cr
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Repping Dallas, Smalz captivated us during the SOUL TOP 32 💞

👟: @malavi_srin 
🎵: @amaarae 
🎧: @_mightypaul_ 
📸: @photos.sean.89 
🎥: @e0npark 

#waacklanta #waacklantalove2
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Everybody contributes a piece to the Gallery, and the Gallery is always open 😉

Thank you to @waacklanta, to @venus.vinnycakes and the entire #waacklanta staff, all the beautiful people I met this past weekend. Learning complicated shit, breakin bread with folks, gushing about rounds we just witnessed, new and old friends all making memories. Truly was such a fun event full of risk, nerves, affirmations and an absolute abunDANCE of love to go around ❤️

Thank you @rid3rdie for picking me to be your Cupid partner 🤣

Thank you @stardust_moves @eevy_ @kid_nimbus @paolo.askia @demoncar0007 for your lessons. Trust me when I say I’m the type to go over everything for a long while. 
Shoutouts to @_mightypaul_  and Paolo for caring for our rounds so much with your music.

Special shoutout to @jason.lockhorn for putting up with my BS all weekend 🤣

Shoutouts to ATX friends 😎 @aria_luo.7 @karena.pan @kitcat.dancer @thisisvibe @andi.not.mack @samc1482 @raven.yu.x @globrly @helen.chenn @lisa_siva and Dallas friends @juliabacud @alexander_barnes @_kammy_g @emmalee_a for making any room we were in together that much more comfortable and familiar.

I was damn exhausted by the end of it all, but it’s a party—that’s what we do! Live it up while we’re here!

I feel very blessed this old heart keeps getting filled 🥰

#whacking #clubculture #campbellocking #allstyles
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