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Dancing into Connection and Trust

Dancing into Connection and Trust, by Nancy Levin. Photograph of couple by Katarina Sikulljak
Photograph by Katarina Sikuljak

Fear comes in many forms… even dancing

My ex-husband used to tell me I looked like Elaine onwhen I danced. If you’ve seen the show, you’ll know what I mean (it wasn’t a compliment). If you haven’t, suffice it to say that she was probably the most embarrassing dancer in history. No wonder I have a lot of resistance

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