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Hello, freestyling, my old friend...
I had the opportunity to attend a freestyle dance session. Yes, me who shys away from all things freestyle! My intention was to document...

TKKDC
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Filming (more like fighting) for your life...
I remember attending a dance class once and getting pushed to the centre when the teacher was asking for volunteers to film the routine....

TKKDC
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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New year, me, resolutions...all of them!
That period of time between Christmas Day and New Years feels like the entire world is on a holiday break from school. I love it!...

TKKDC
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Do What Makes You Happy
I remember taking a matatu to work one afternoon and engaging in a spontaneous conversation with the driver. I mentioned I was headed to...

TKKDC
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Frustrations, Empathy, Solutions
I recently came across a post online where a dancer expressed frustration about the low turnout of Kenyan dancers at various dance...

TKKDC
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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The Dance of Life
I've always known I wanted to become a dancer when I grew up. A versatile dancer who would be called for gigs of all sorts and shine...

TKKDC
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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The Beauty of Modern Dance
I was first introduced to the world of Modern Dance in the year 2014. The dance program at my school, which was heavily centred on Modern...

TKKDC
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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One, two, three years and counting...
I remember someone introducing themselves to me, and when I was about to do the same, they said, "Makena of The Kena Kona Dance...

TKKDC
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Compliments: A simple tool against imposter syndrome.
I like to take screenshots of compliments I receive about my dancing, especially those that make me feel validated. When imposter...

TKKDC
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Go ahead and take that break . . .
I remember when I took a break from dancing. It was quite a foreign space to be in. I had noticed a decrease in dance videos on my...

TKKDC
May 22, 20232 min read
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Your Win is Our Win!
I like silver lining moments. Moments where you can find something to smile about and to be grateful for in the midst of the chaos. Often...

TKKDC
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Ditch the algorithm and be free!
Do you have a specific day you post on Instagram? How about a specific time? I remember for the longest time I only posted in the...

TKKDC
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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This & that, technique & vibes...
We grow up dancing as we feel led by the music, whether it's in church, in the club, in our homes, or some random park with friends. We...

TKKDC
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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Hello 2023!
I like new beginnings because they are filled with hope. The possibilities are endless and what seemed impossible before, I am more than...

TKKDC
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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Looking Back and Giving Thanks
It has been a great honour exploring this dance world with you, this year, dancer friends. Who would have thought there would be so many...

TKKDC
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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Social Dancing in Nairobi!
Social dancing is something we've been talking about for a while now. If you go back to our FREE weekly dancing? Sign me up! post, we...

TKKDC
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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The Enemy that is Imposter Syndrome!
I recently attended a friend's graduation, and as I was in the middle of a conversation with her Dad, the question of whether he plays...

TKKDC
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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Your Best is Good Enough!
Lisa Olivera, one of my favourite people on Instagram, in a recent post said, "We need to get rid of the idea that we have to be the only...

TKKDC
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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Some of my favourite dance moments!
You know how people ask what your favourite song/movie/show/anything is? I hate it because my mind all of a sudden goes blank and it's...

TKKDC
Aug 20, 20222 min read
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Dancer Friends All Over the World!
I love that dance brings people together. Whether it's at a social event, a class, or a night out, you are bound to find people from all...

TKKDC
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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