Meet Lola, a vibrant South Florida native whose life is a dance floor. With a passion for movement and an infectious energy, Lola's journey through dance is a beautiful reminder that dance is for everybody—and every body.

A Love for Dance Born in School

Lola’s dance journey started early. Growing up in South Florida, she discovered her love for dance through a Performing Arts Program in the public school system. From the moment she found out dancing was an option, she dove right in—and she hasn’t stopped since. For Lola, dance was never just an activity, it was a calling. As she puts it, “Anytime I hear a good beat, whether I’m feeling happy, sad, or just not grounded, I turn on the music and dance.”

Following the Energy

When asked if there was a specific moment that solidified her passion for dance, Lola believes it’s more about a feeling than a moment. She lives by the mantra, “If it gives you energy, it’s a clue. If it drains you, it’s not for you.” For Lola, dancing brings her joy, fills her with energy, and lights up her entire being. And that’s the secret she wants to share with the world: dance can be your energy source if you let it.

The Healing Power of Movement

Lola believes dance is deeply tied to mental and emotional well-being. She knows firsthand how stagnant the body and mind can become without movement. “Dance helps me release tension, express emotions, and reconnect with myself,” she shares. For her, dance is more than just exercise, it’s therapy, self-expression, and joy, all wrapped into one. Dance has become her way of managing stress, finding clarity, and rediscovering her center.

Unexpected Rewards Along the Way

One of the most rewarding aspects of Lola’s dance journey has been the unexpected opportunities it has brought her. Through dance, she’s made lifelong connections, traveled across Europe, Canada, and the US, and even taken to the stage as a movement guide. These experiences, she says, have been beyond anything she ever imagined. And for that, she feels a deep sense of gratitude.

“If You Can Move, You Can Dance”

Lola has one simple piece of advice for anyone feeling unsure about starting to dance: What is there to be unsure about? “If you have a body, you can move. If you can move, you can dance.” To her, dance is movement in its purest form, and movement is the key to shifting energy. When you dance, you’re not just moving your body—you’re changing your energy, and energy is everything.

Leaning Into Joy

For Lola, dance is much more than a hobby, it’s a lifelong companion. Today, it continues to remind her of who she truly is and what it feels like to lean into joy. The happiness she finds in dance fuels her, and she has no plans to stop anytime soon. As she so beautifully says, “There truly are A MILLION REASONS TO DANCE.”

Follow Lola on Instagram to see how she moves through life with joy and energy @Lola.Marie.C

So, if you're wondering whether it's time to start dancing, take a page from Lola’s book: if it fills you with energy, it's your clue—just dance!

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