Dancing and Directing... Traffic?

Here's a little something to brighten up your day and put a smile on your face!

I found this little story to be so heart-warming and adorable.  I just had to share it with everyone!

So, who says that you can only dance in a studio or on a stage? How about jumpin' and jivin' in the middle of New York City traffic?!

Mentoria Hutchinson is a 61 year old Manhattan traffic enforcement agent who directs cars with a passion. Instead of expressing anger and frustration toward the crazy New York traffic, Hutchinson's logic is, "I’ve never seen anyone dance and be mad."

How clever is that?!

Rather than scream, shout, blow her whistle, and flail her arms around, she smoothly and happily directs with a little rhythm and style. She's actually dancing in the middle of the intersection!

Hutchinson's life has had its ups and downs. One of her children needs constant medical attention, and last year her companion passed away, but she says that dancing has always helped her through it and has been her escape.

Now, doesn't that just make you feel a little bit better?!

I think Mentoria is so right. I remember sometimes going into dance class super angry about something, like school, or just being a teenager, but I cannot ever remember coming out of dance class angry. There's something so incredibly free about dancing without any care or shame, and it can just lift your spirits and make you feel better about anything. My dance teacher always had a sign hanging in her studio that said "Dance like no one is watching." It brings out the best dancer in you no matter where you are.

So, what are you waiting for? Next time you're out and about on the street, but a little groove in your step and dance like no one is watching! It might make you feel better. :)

Click here to read the full article and the great video of Mentoria Hutchinson dancing on the job.

 

 

  -Miss Tess

tessc@balletpetite.com