Who is behind “Move with Leia“? I could start with a dry and classic introduction by saying that I have been teaching dancing since 2012, impressing you with titles like Certified Pilates Instructor or Flexibility Coach™ teacher. But I feel it’s more important to tell you why I do what I do. I want to create a supportive environment for women all around the world. An environment where every woman can express herself through dance, connect with her body, and showcase her unique beauty, femininity, and sensuality. And to learn through dance what I have learned myself.
Early Years
Since I can remember, I have danced. When the situation at home prevented me from training, I would lock myself in my room and create choreographies. It was my escape from the world, from the difficult situation at home. When I closed my eyes, surrendered to movement and music, I felt at peace. Joyful. I was no longer afraid of anything; I gave myself permission to be whoever I wanted, without anyone yelling at me or telling me how to behave… As a student, I finally got a chance to dance again and I buried myself in dance like a hungry cat that hadn’t eaten for days. I danced everything I could afford, and the dance school became my second home. However, the heavy feelings stayed with me: that I wasn’t good enough, that no one saw or noticed me, the exhausting constant comparison with others, seeking attention and validation outside myself, bitterness at failures and rejections, frustration when dance moves didn’t flow… the list is endless. I lived in a tiring cycle of criticism, dissatisfaction, and complaining. Does this sound familiar?
Back Pain & Transformation
Until the back pain, I was constantly feeling, became so intense that I had to STOP and start thinking about my life. After an unsupportive diagnosis from a specialist doctor about the herniated disc in my lower back, I had two choices:
- to stop dancing and wait for the situation to worsen enough to undergo surgery, or
- to continue dancing and find alternative ways for healing.
This time I chose dance, took life into my own hands, sought alternatives, and found myself on a path of personal transformation along the way. Along with physical work and treatments, I was forced to challenge all the beliefs I had about dance and about myself.
Present
Today, a few years later, I can say that dance is my greatest teacher and tool for personal growth and transformation. Through it, I learned to be present and to focus on myself. In this presence, I practiced accepting myself and the way I move. I learned to listen to my body and establish a connection with it. I learned how to pick myself up when I fall. Through dance, I practiced patience and a growth mindset. I realized everything is a learnable skill; we are not fixed or predetermined beings. I also learned that there is always room for improvement and that it’s much more rewarding to focus on the journey rather than the appearance or the goal. When I truly surrendered to dance, I experienced profound changes in my perception of myself and the world around me. ❤️ Dance helped me overcome fears, express myself, release suppressed emotions from my body, develop confidence, connect with my body, and discover new sides of myself. And this is what I can give you, my beautiful soul: I want to share with you everything I have learned through dance about life. I believe that everything is in the mind and that life in its fullness begins when you choose yourself every single day. Therefore, I invite you to join my world and become the change you wish to see in the world. I am here to gently push you when needed and catch you before you fall. ❤️