THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY.
I was 23 years old the day I decided that I wanted to be an entrepreneur, only at that age I didn't understand it as such. ConfiDance Fitness started as one dance class with 7 people in it. One dance class that turned my childlike adoration for Queen Bey, an unhealthy shoe shopping habit, and a small boutique gym in the Marina laced with a disco ball - into the stuff of miracles. One dance class that went from seven to a tribe of revolving friends and community throughout the years.
When I started teaching adults, I was terrified. I didn't know how fiercely I would be judged. I didn't know if I could create choreography people wanted to learn. I didn't know if I could actually build an empire. In all the time I spent teaching and preaching ConfiDance to each of you, you have NO IDEA how much confidence you poured back into me. Five and a half years and almost 3,000 people later - I can look back at that 23 year old young lady with so much applause. Because of her journey, I no longer doubt my abilities to do anything I dream up. And because of each of you, I keep creating. ConfiDance Fitness became a true staple in the SF dance community, my legacy, and a sanctuary to so many people. So why am I closing?
Making this decision has been hard, but the timing couldn't be more right. I first stepped away from ConfiDance last February. After years of 12 hour days, I was suffering from burnout and adrenal fatigue. That moment of solitude traveling the world taught me more about myself than any other instance I have ever known. And that adventure, brought me back home to Oklahoma. I have been physically away from ConfiDance now for almost 2 years and in that time there have been SO many other things pulling at my heart strings; from the Camera Ready intensive I birthed in SF last year, to my relationship, to my family, to the dance business I started here in Oklahoma City, to the crystal shop, Cosmic Flora, that I opened back here in September and I could keep going. I mean..SO many things. And, sadly, at this point something has to go. Flying back only once a month to show face while still halfheartedly managing things from OKC is unfair to this brand we have all built together. I'd rather her go out being remembered for the truly magnificent creature she is.
I can't even begin to express the level of gratitude that I have for each of you. As a wide eyed gal from the suburbs of OKC, to have built something in a world renowned city like San Francisco is mind boggling to me. I talk often with so many of you reminiscing on our glory days and hearing the phrase "we grew up together". It really got me thinking about how ConfiDance raised so many of us. She was the lure of music that pushed us out of our comfort zone. The mirror that showed us how to love ourself. The best friend that nursed every heartbreak. The seductive moment that coaxed in new lovers. The celebration of our independence and badassery. The epitome of discovering ourselves together. And that, my beautiful friends, is how I want her to be remembered. An aura so powerful could never be trapped between a roof and four walls. ConfiDance lives in each of us, for her heartbeat is our community.
I will still be out every month to teach Camera Ready and see private clients. We will occasionally host a pop up or two to call our tribe together and channel the essence of ConfiDance. When we do, I hope to see each of you there - with your standards high & your heels higher. Thank you from the deepest place in my soul for everything you have given me, they are true gems that I can never repay.
With love, light, and lioness vibes,
Shonna
When I started teaching adults, I was terrified. I didn't know how fiercely I would be judged. I didn't know if I could create choreography people wanted to learn. I didn't know if I could actually build an empire. In all the time I spent teaching and preaching ConfiDance to each of you, you have NO IDEA how much confidence you poured back into me. Five and a half years and almost 3,000 people later - I can look back at that 23 year old young lady with so much applause. Because of her journey, I no longer doubt my abilities to do anything I dream up. And because of each of you, I keep creating. ConfiDance Fitness became a true staple in the SF dance community, my legacy, and a sanctuary to so many people. So why am I closing?
Making this decision has been hard, but the timing couldn't be more right. I first stepped away from ConfiDance last February. After years of 12 hour days, I was suffering from burnout and adrenal fatigue. That moment of solitude traveling the world taught me more about myself than any other instance I have ever known. And that adventure, brought me back home to Oklahoma. I have been physically away from ConfiDance now for almost 2 years and in that time there have been SO many other things pulling at my heart strings; from the Camera Ready intensive I birthed in SF last year, to my relationship, to my family, to the dance business I started here in Oklahoma City, to the crystal shop, Cosmic Flora, that I opened back here in September and I could keep going. I mean..SO many things. And, sadly, at this point something has to go. Flying back only once a month to show face while still halfheartedly managing things from OKC is unfair to this brand we have all built together. I'd rather her go out being remembered for the truly magnificent creature she is.
I can't even begin to express the level of gratitude that I have for each of you. As a wide eyed gal from the suburbs of OKC, to have built something in a world renowned city like San Francisco is mind boggling to me. I talk often with so many of you reminiscing on our glory days and hearing the phrase "we grew up together". It really got me thinking about how ConfiDance raised so many of us. She was the lure of music that pushed us out of our comfort zone. The mirror that showed us how to love ourself. The best friend that nursed every heartbreak. The seductive moment that coaxed in new lovers. The celebration of our independence and badassery. The epitome of discovering ourselves together. And that, my beautiful friends, is how I want her to be remembered. An aura so powerful could never be trapped between a roof and four walls. ConfiDance lives in each of us, for her heartbeat is our community.
I will still be out every month to teach Camera Ready and see private clients. We will occasionally host a pop up or two to call our tribe together and channel the essence of ConfiDance. When we do, I hope to see each of you there - with your standards high & your heels higher. Thank you from the deepest place in my soul for everything you have given me, they are true gems that I can never repay.
With love, light, and lioness vibes,
Shonna
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