This Too Shall Pass

That was the theme of 2019, right?  Here in Dayton this is all we’ve said since the Memorial Day tornadoes.  This obstacle too shall pass.  The Oregon District shootings.  This pain, this sadness and confusion, this too shall pass.  Now here we sit in the early days of Spring 2020 with our lives at a screeching halt screaming, how can this be happening AGAIN?!?  All I can say is, this too shall pass.  

The phrase this too shall pass doesn’t mean it will flawlessly pass and we all come out the other end unscathed.  No, it means we will look back at this time and associate it with whatever feelings we need to.  We’ll have scars and bruises and will adjust to a new normal, but it will be in the past.  It’s totally okay to be angry AND doing your part.  Me personally, I’m sad, I’m angry, I’m hopeful and devastated all at the same time.  I’m terrified for what might happen to my business as well as all of the dance studios, companies and programs that daily face the “you’re not essential” stigma. 

However, I’m trying to remain hopeful.  HOPEFUL, that through all of this we will see the best in what humans can do.  I’m hopeful that just one person might find solace in dance to bring them calm during this.  You don’t have to be a well trained dancer to throw some music on as loud as you can handle it and just move!  I can’t tell you how many times Florence + The Machine’s Dog Days Are Over has allowed me to cry and dance out fears I had at that moment.   

You’re going to have waves of emotions during this, and it’s 100% okay!  Just remember this too will be a part of your story.  It might be the chapter where you totally feel lost and you need help to process it after, but I promise it will eventually be in the past.  Please.  Please during this time don’t abandon your craft because it feels not essential right now!  Continue to support your dance family and studios anyway you can. Cause let me tell you, when this dust settles, those dance programs are exactly where all dancers will need to be.  And the exact place people will find strength that was torn from them waiting for this to pass.  

Dancers, Studio Owners, Company Directors…. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know ANYWAY I can support you through this.  I mean it!  A bonding group photoshoot when it’s all over, no problem.  A dancer really struggling to find their beauty after this, call me so I can show it to them.  Organizing a way for your dancers to showcase a performance that was forced to cancel, I’m on it with silly awards to make everyone laugh!!  I am here for you.  

For right now, I will be reminding myself this too shall pass.

Much love,

Beth

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For oh, I don't know, 4 years, starting to blog has been on my to do list.  It's finally happening!  That is how much I am loving the way my business has grown!   I love all of my clients in the past.  If not for them, I wouldn’t have made it to here.  However, blowing up the internet with dance and beautiful art has my brain exploding with things to share.  

Since I'm not totally sure if this will hit the web and look pretty, I don’t want to waste it on my beautiful clients.  So…i’m going to tell you what all to expect here and a wee bit about me!

What to expect up in the blog.  

One, beautiful photos of my my amazing clients and muses!  Hello!  You all are crazy talented and I'm so honored you trust me to capture it.  Two, fun products and places to shop.  Maybe some giveaways from said places and things?!?! Hopefully I get to highlight some local studios! Three, my Beth Phillips Photography Dance Corps Reps!,  these are handpicked dancers that showcase what being a member of the dance community means.  I can’t wait for the (next) blog that features my first of the group.  We’ll call that one the first real blog post…lol.  

Who am I.

Most of you all know me.  If you don't, hey girl hey!  I’m Beth and in love with my craft.  I have 3 kids, a husband and some how along the way allowed one of my kids to get a bird. If you’ve had a session with me in The Nature, you know I'm a spazz and are probably shocked I allowed a bird in the house.  I'm wickedly proud of earning my bachelors degree in fine art with a concentration in photography.  That's where I started photo’ing dancers.  Even though I grew up in the Gem City and have so much love for all things Dayton, Rhode Island is where my soul is happy.  I love iced Dunkin Donuts coffee and Diet Coke rules the world! 

The biggest question I get is why dancers? 

What made me focus on dancers?  I started dancing when I was about 3 yrs old.  My mom had me in everything!  Tap, jazz, ballet, hula, baton… it was the early 80’s and everyone had a baton!  I danced pretty much until I was 12, and had to take a break after my knees started giving out.  In high school I went back to taking lessons and joined the Centerville Coeds until I totally blew my knees.  I love dance. Oh my god, I love the things the body does and the emotions you can work out in a piece.  My joints just couldn’t take it on a regular basis.  Still you may catch me in an adult ballet class getting my passe on.  

I have three amazing people (aside from my adoring husband) to thank.  Erin, Megan and Lauren knew my passion, talked me thru my insecurities, looked at every proof, test gallery, business text or email with love and encouragement. I’ll forever be indebted to you.  And thank you Sarah for helping take some of their heat when I'm in a panic about a specific workshop and laughing with me!  You guys are the best!  

Come Dance With Me

I’m so excited for you to follow my creative collaborations with my clients.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media to see info first.  If you have any questions about booking and packages, reach out!  I can’t wait to work with you!

XOXO,

Beth