We're the Rocket Butts

Oh, the Rocket Butts. We're a weird, goofy bunch. 

When there's at least two of us in a room you'll find anything from us making strange faces at each other while dancing to velociraptor calls. At this point I can't even count how many times we've cracked up because of nothing significant. We're definitely a tight-knit group and all really close. It's really great because no matter what dance I go to, there's always a few of us to be weird and have fun with. I love you all. 

Post Sunday practice selfies are a must.

Just an average night post-practice.

After our first performance.

When the Syncopators AND the Rocket Butts have a party, you know you're in for a good time.

There were bubbles. 'nuff said.

The Rocket Butts Very First Performance!

Last night was the first performance from THE ROCKET BUTTS! And it was a smashing success!

Crazy to think we've only been together for three months, because we're already a super close, crazy bunch. The amount of inside jokes we have is insane, and I can always count on these people to convince me to stay up waaaaayyy later than I should. 😉 Love you all! ❤️✨💕

Here's to rocketing our butts to greatness!

Social Dance: 8/3 Edition - Let's Mix & Match!

Friday nights are usually pretty rad, but this past week in particular was especially fun.

First off, there was a Mix & Match contest. In my option, competitions are an opportunity to do something different and have a fun time and I definitely had a blast competing! Even though I didn't make it to finals, I'm super proud of myself as I danced the best I ever have in a competition.

Thanks, Carrie, for the footage!

Also, Jonathan Doyle was playing that night and the lineup was nothing short of dreamy. Every song was so crazy awesome, plus I was in a super good, chipper mood, so I had such a great night. There was lots of dancer goofing off for no reason and lots of fun times had by all. 

Suzie Q's GRAND OPENING!

I've been doing a bit of photography for various Syncopation related things and I was super excited when Amanda asked to take photos at the grand opening of the Syncopation Foundation's newest venue, Suzie Q's! Dance photography is still very new to me, but I've been having a lot of fun getting creative and capturing those magical moments on the dance floor. I've also gotten tons of positive feedback from friends and fellow dancers which is definitely encouraging!

The grand opening was wonderful! It was a night filled with lots of DJ'd music from Chelsea, Claire, and Elaine, jams of all types and sizes, so much dancing, and even a second line near the end. The whole time there was this wonderful, happy energy that just kept getting better and better as the night went on. After the dance a huge group of us went to North Star Diner where we ate and hung out till way past midnight. Fun times.

Trickeration at Fort Casey

Me: Does Trickeration perfectly

Also me, minutes later: Films myself doing Trickeration and totally fumbles through parts.

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to dance at Fort Casey while on a day trip with sisters and friends.


Solo jazz is the hardest kind of dancing for me. Remembering solo choreography is challenging and connecting moves together when I'm freestyling is still hard. That's why I'm putting in a lot of effort to improve my solo skills this year. My goal is to feel comortable enough to enter the contest at Emerald City Solo Jam next year and I feel like I'm on a good track to reaching that goal.

On the lindy hop team I'm a part of, we just finished learning all of the choreography for Trickeration. At this point I have the first half down pretty well, but the second half get's a little fuzzy when I run through the whole thing. Just gotta keep working on it until the movements become second nature.