Скачать или смотреть "Dancer Diary" Episode 39: I'm Having a Baby!

A message from "Dancer Diary" columnist Haley Hilton:

"Surprise! I'm having a baby!

Like most dancers, this wasn’t a straightforward decision for me. Between nearly a decade of chronic illness, years of clawing my way back into the dance industry, and a deep desire to start a family, I felt torn between two lifelong dreams.

But in my heart, I knew I was ready. I’ve made peace with the uncertainty of it all and chosen to embrace what’s next without knowing exactly what’s ahead.

Unlike my years of illness, I haven’t had to stop dancing. In fact, dance has been my dear companion through this new and exciting chapter. Just days after learning I was pregnant, I took a Karli Dinardo class where we danced to a song about hope and perseverance. There was a moment in which the combo had three 'dings' for improvisation. As I danced, I was overcome with emotion: love for the life growing inside me, hope for both of our futures, and fears around the unknown.

On the first ding, I placed my left hand on my belly. On the second, my right hand on my heart. On the third, I lifted my eyes to the mirror and saw my own brave face staring back at me.

Karli gasped then, and when the combo finished, she said, 'I’m not sure what that gesture means to you or what you’re going through, but I felt it so deeply.'

'If she only knew,' I thought.

I’m unbelievably grateful for this blessing and can’t wait to share some of my journey with you along the way. Head over to Dance Magazine's Youtube channel to get the inside scoop on my pregnancy experience so far.

Xoxo,
Haley"

Our “Dancer Diary” series features dancer and writer Haley Hilton, taking us along with her through the ins and outs of life as a dancer in New York City. Each entry takes you in depth on a new topic with a vlog on our YouTube channel.

Thumbnail photos courtesy Hilton.

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