Happy Feet

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So, my department has a new Service Learning Program called "Happy Feet." It's a dance therapy group. Today was this program's first session. 

I didn't know what to expect, but I wanted to check it out to show my support, since I know how hard it is to start and organize a service learning program. 

I was helping out with the registration and getting consent forms signed before the session started. Once it got started, there was no stopping it. Once the participants got comfortable, they soared like caged birds released. The student coordinator, Panimalar, and the staff coordinator, our favourite Phebe Mam were amazing. They were really enthusiastic and welcoming. 

This program was meant for people who don't know how to dance, and the coordinators made sure those people felt comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones. We started out with a basic dance and then went on to freestyle and using dance as a form of communication rather than just something we learn and perform. It was free and exhilarating. It was magical and relieving. It helped me let go of my inhibitions. 

In the middle, they played "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, and that was the way to my heart. I started jumping, not caring where I was or who would judge me. I think that's how special that place was. It let people be free in themselves and let loose, releasing all their pent up energy 

Here's a little video of our session today. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM72alfhy5q/?igsh=dXRienMwY2w2aTY2 


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