Why the world needs you to celebrate your rhythm | Dionne Thomas | TEDxTemecula

When you allow yourself to move through the world courageously unguarded, in the full expression of who you truly are, the world responds positively. Dionne Thomas knows that dancing in public is an easy way to fast-track your way to that self-acceptance. She shares why rediscovering how to move in your own rhythm is not just good for you, but good for society.

Dionne Thomas turned her lifelong love of dance into a career after a sleepless night in 2008 lead her to a Zumba® infomercial. Having previously used exercise as medicine, she immediately fell in love with the program and wanted to share it. Now, as an avid dance fitness instructor of various formats, her passion is to guide people to love themselves and move confidently through the world.

After leading thousands of people in dance, Thomas realized dance is our natural instinct. Through public dance experiences, we give ourselves permission and freedom to be who we truly are. She encourages us to awaken our inner dancer and discover how our lives and communities can be transformed.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx