04/23/2026
I signed up to take a heels class this year out of fear.
Fear of who I was becoming and forgetting who I was under all the titles I carry as a woman.
And as someone who has had to pivot more times than I can count because of medical complications.
Two years ago I was told I would lose my vision in my left eye and as I began to lose the ability to do the things I loved with ease I started to shrink away from what brought me joy.
At my core I’m an artist and I challenged myself for 2026 to slowly start to open the doors again of creativity, self expression and community.
I needed to know if I could get back on stage with being visually impaired.
The lights, the stairs, the black of backstage, hitting marks and not knocking anyone or anything over in the process - I have close to zero peripheral vision on my left side now.
Thank God I’m surrounded by people who have the best sense of humour! 😍
I cried in my car on my way home after Saturday nights show because this enormous weight had been lifted. I felt the fear dissolve and replaced with possibility.
My light felt like it was shining brighter than it had in a really long time
🥹
Joining a group of strangers and then asking them to support me to do this was not easy and yet they did - without hesitation 💕
I am so grateful to my fellow Amethyst dancing baddies, my incredible and generous instructors ( Sheena, Jilly, Denise) for your patience, laughter, talent, kindness and support ♥️
And my darling “ dance mom “ daughters who hyped me up at every turn when I wanted to shrink back to before. I love you both so much for your fire and your beautiful spirits ♥️ I honestly couldn’t have done this without you!
It takes courage to share your true colours with the world. I’ve added a vibrant orange to mine now thanks to all the women of Hillside Heels 🧡
Darlings we go once around and we don’t know when our turn is up.
Do the thing.
Big Love ❤️
-Kerrie