Christina and I set up a time to ~tentatively~ talk, it was more of a playdate for our three year olds and then see how much talking got done! As it turns out, our offspring hit it off quite wonderfully and played happily while we got down to our conversation over tea in the kitchen.
A born and bred Calgarian, Christina completed two degrees at the U of C, where she also met her dancer husband (in dance class, of all places!). After the first degree (Kinesiology) and a stint at a regular downtown job, she realized that teaching is what she was meant to be doing and went back to complete an Education degree.
After a year of teaching math & science and being a substitute for junior highs, Christina sunk her teeth into a High School dance teacher position. She proceeded to grow the program over the next three years, "faking it till she made it" as she related to me, asking other teachers for their help and guidance along the way.
It then came time for a life change, as first one then another child was born. Christina decided to stay home with the kids and began a very successful Norwex career on the side. Around this time Christina and her husband began taking personal development courses which really aided her in discovering her mission and purpose. All along, dance kept coming up.
The transition of Christina the shy, reserved woman who had a wall up around her heart to the spiritually alive and joyful person she is today happened over the next few years, as she began living with intention and noticing more opportunities opening up. As she moved through the fear, took action and began living by example, Christina realized that she was finally able to connect as an open person, being generous with herself, her energy and her physicality. And this is what she wants to teach to others.
The classes (specifically Dance classes for moms) she has created embody all of this: by giving to yourself you are setting a good example, being a good mom and having fun!
She and her husband are also teaching couples how to dance for their weddings, teaching at kids parties as well as teaching dance to Phys Ed teachers.
It was indeed a joy to talk with Christina and learn about the many ways she was inspired by the courses she took and coaches she has been working with (Peak Performance ~ Millionaire Mind Intensive,"the Genie" Kabral Sharpe and Brendon Burchard).
And I can't wait for dance class!!
