08/23/2026
What an honor it was to learn from THE Cjaiilon rodriques medina-andra 😮💨🔥
Needed this experience and to hear his story to ignite that spark to keep grinding. I’ve been letting my focus get pulled in different directions because I’ve been letting fears (of failing) and doubts (that I have what it takes) hold me hostage. Making it hard to remember that I’m on this grind for the simple fact that I love to dance, learn, and teach…and that it’s an essential part of my existence.
Keep an eye out for more videos of my “Groove Lab: learning to Pop in my 30s” series! They’re definitely coming. 😝✌🏼
Thanks Sadie Jane Dance Complex and her team for organizing the North Coast Hip Hop Dance Convention and for an incredible line up of teachers! So much thought went into representing the different elements of HIP HOP, and I loved how present the culture was throughout the entire experience. It wasn’t just about learning choreography or taking classes! I felt the real effort to honor where HIP HOP comes from and the culture that surrounds the dance. We need more of this in Maine for sure.
Looking forward to more experiences like this. 💜