Dear Dance Family,

It feels like it was yesterday that we formed that huddle in the middle of the stage and cried because I was leaving. It’s strange when it’s time for dance class to begin and I am not picking up my dance bag and heading out of the door. I haven’t been to a practice in over a year, yet it all feels like yesterday. I guess I feel that way because, even though time has gone quickly, my memories of those days will always live within me because they were so significant.

Just because I am not in the recitals anymore, doesn't mean I don’t think about you all every day. I miss all of the fun times we had. I will never forget all of the dances we did together, the special moments we shared in and outside of dance, the teachers that guided me through the years, and the forever bonds that formed.

I will hear a song on the radio, and it’s one that we danced to, and it takes me back to those times when I was happy dancing with all of you and letting the beat take me away. I was most happy when I was dancing and surrounded by people who understood me.

You will always have a cheerleader in me. I may not be there physically all of the time, but I am always rooting for you in and outside of dance.

I have nothing but mad love for all of you, and you will always be my forever friends. People who dance together, stay together. I consider you more than friends, you’re my family.

There is truly a special bond that dancers form that no one else really understands. We may grow up and leave dance, and have other activities that we do, but nothing will ever compare to when we were on that stage. The sense of unity, happiness, movement, and love is what made me fall in love with dance. Thank for sharing that with me!

Some of you I talk to on a daily basis, some of you I hear from every once in awhile, and others I lost touch with, but you all made my childhood and made me who I am today, and for that, I am forever thankful!

Thank you all for pushing me to be the best I could be. You never let me fail and always encouraged me to work harder.

Dancers know each other better than anyone else. I love to dance, but you are all the reason I came to dance every day. Thank you for letting me be such a big part of your life. I am grateful for the laughter, the tears, and everything that lies in between. Although I don’t see you all as often as I should, know that I am always there for you!

You are the people I am going to tell my children about one day. Whether you are still present in my life by then or not, they will know how you impacted me.

This year has gone by so quickly. I can’t believe it’s recital time again, and I won’t be up there on that stage dancing beside you, but know that I will be there cheering for you!

Thank you for keeping in touch, updating your snap chat stories during class, including me, and always dancing! As the years go by, my love for you will never fade because the love for family grows stronger!

Thank you doesn’t cut it. There are not enough words in the dictionary to say how thankful I am for you all!

I miss you, I love you, and I will see you soon!

You can take the studio from the girl, but you can’t take the girl from the studio!

Love,

Your Former Dancer who Misses You every day