Hi, I'm Violet!

I've had an atypical journey with dance... and it's only getting weirder.

I went with a friend to a dance class when I was 14 — as a joke. I didn't feel like the kind of person who could be "a dancer." Funny, eh?

In my 20's, I started a dance studio, trademarked a dance format, launched a dance teacher certification program and online studio, led performance troupes, toured internationally, and then — unsurprisingly — I burnt out.

I've been in a bit of a cocoon phase for the last few years trying to reestablish my relationship with dance. What is it that I love about dance? How does that change if my income doesn't depend on it? What movement expression feels authentic to me in this season of life? How do I untangle the expectations of others from my previous dance work and move forward with this new phase of creating?

Enter: roygbi. I have been exploring new styles, new teachers, and even went back to school to start studying dance and psychology. While my style evolves, there are certain things that have always been true for me: A love of movement, innovation, creativity, and creating community. Let's dance!