Hattie Joy Wellington Thomas (11) was born on St Patrick’s Day 2015. She was a student of The Morristown Seeing Eye Dog Academy. She was super smart and super soft. She was a good sport when it came to playing dress up or waiting in line for a Disney Ride. Although she spent some time in the dressing rooms during the fireworks Display, she wasn’t afraid of the Storm Troopers , Chewbacca or the Beast. She loved chasing bunnies and balls and loved the beach so much. She could count to 10 , give both paws and would give you the side eye if you annoyed her enough. She grew up with our gang since Kai was 4. She came to us when things were tough and she pretty much saved the day for our family. She was the most beautiful well behaved dog that was a gift sent from above. She will be missed by the Thomas gang so much… and although she was technically Derrek’s service dog.. I think she loved me just as much. Always in the kitchen watching my every move hoping for a snack. Sweet dreams my sweet girl… no sunrise walk for you tomorrow, but keep Gramcracker company until my sunset. I love you Hats McQueen.. thanks for all the sweet memories pretty girl☀️
working on back muscles for strong port de bra & back engagement for alignment with a Motivate Band… however- I’ll often see dancers sinking into their hyperextension in their elbows in all fours, plank, & push up positions. We don’t want that! Especially for floor work. Keep an 👀 on your elbows next time you’re in a position like this.
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EMBODY Hanover!!💙💙
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Thank you so much to all the amazing Embody faculty for making this weekend so special!! I truly enjoyed every moment!! I am so grateful to be a part of the Embody Ambassador program!!💙🫶🏻🩰🪩
#embodydanceconference #dance #prioritizedancersmentalhealth #danceambassador #dancelife
thank you SOO MUCH @reveldanceconvention for this amazing weekend in philly
got to spend my time this weekend with @kai_pixie and take classes together in the teen room for the first time 🤞
so grateful to have received the elite reveler runner-up scholarship including the summer dance fest scholarship!!
thank to my teachers and fam at @encoreperformingartscenter for supporting me and @itsjustmothings for my beautiful solo and giving me the confidence that i totally needed 🤍🤍
never had this much fun at a convention and i hope to come back again soon !!!!
2025 👋
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New dances, new friends, and new long lasting memories <3 thank you 2025, what’s next 2026?
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#insta #dancer #2025into2026 #dancelife #competitivedancer
Christmas party 2025 in the Crest at My dad’s house. First time in along time! Everyone’s growing up and our family just keeps getting bigger🎄❤️❄️
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!! Enjoy our annual Christmas Eve TikTok. Best part of our Open House. Love seeing the Final Cut. We have so much fun creating it. Thanks @itsjustmothings for keeping the tradition going. Thankful for this crew🎁
Locked in and keeping it 💯 in the land, the sea, the sky AND STUDIO🔒
I strategically plan my lessons targeting 🔑 muscle groups to get consistently challenged and/or conditioned.
Especially for those who don’t have access to large weights. We know that in order to get stronger we have to continue to stress our muscles & work (safely) within muscle fatigue. Ways to do that- increase your reps, add some isometric work, change up that time under tension, add in a triset to your routine.
It’s not rocket science… just science! 🧬
You can do it! And I’m here if you need an extra hand 🤝
#dancescience #dance #strength #dancer #training #danceexercise #athlete #danceteacher
It’s been a hot minute since my last post! Summer was super busy and full of lots of work, beach,birthdays, dance, parties, basketball, auditions, new adventures and family fun at my niece’s wedding. Ready to welcome all things fall and festive!
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But in all seriousness- once it clicks with dancers that strength training is a HUGE tool & a necessity for their dance career their whole mindset changes. They get their anatomy inside of dance better, they understand how to embody certain things better, they become more educated dancers, their practice becomes safer. They know what is needed to do in order to achieve their goals!
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