Community. My experience as a group leader is best described in one word – community. For the most part, I planned this DFK from afar so I needed to get support from people in the community, which for me included a local school teacher, a local community group, a childhood friend, my sister, nieces and brother-in-law. Seeing everyone come together was kindness in action! I learned that my “prepare and then wing-it” approach that I tend to fall into in life does not work with groups. As I step into more leadership roles, I am mindful of this . From this experience, I am placing more value on all that comes in between preparing and winging it. The best moment for me was when we finished dancing, looked at each other with smiles, cheers, and laughter.
Special Thanks
Kelly Raleigh
Cori Slaw
Jordan Slaw
Doug Slaw
Lauren Brancazio
Savannah Brown
Naimah Gooden
Naimah’s Mom
Leah
Kristi
Caren Rallo Nakhooda
Cheri Kohl
Kirsten Kohl
Brittany Kohl
Being a part of the Dance For Kindness initiative was a privilege. It’s beautiful to think about how many people from around the world got together to make a pledge for kindness. A wonderful and smooth process with clear instructions and guidance.
Dance for Kindness is more than an event, but a movement that changes lives right before your eyes. The main dancers for DFK GR were the residents from Baldwin House Senior Living. I teach them weekly exercise and dance classes, and after participating in DFK via video last year, their confidence in their abilities increased enormously. This year we grew from having only a handful of residents participate to more than we could fit in one room! I thoroughly enjoyed working with the community to make this event successful. I didn’t believe I couldn’t fulfill the group leader role, but Orly motivated me and helped me feel more than capable. I felt well equipped with all the group leader training and DFK resources. My favorite part of this year’s flash mob was seeing the number of generations that participated. We had an 8 year old dancing the same routine as a 94 year old! Kindness, dance, and music truly connects people from all walks of life.
Special Thanks
Jodie Alexiev
Sher Lewis
Robbi Hess
Wendy Fayne
John and Carol Russell from Southern Fish Fry
Felix Delgado
Xpressions of Praise Christian Performing Arts Academy
Residents from Baldwin House Senior Living
