Libre en Danza

When I was between 9-18 years old, I was part of an after school program where I was taught ballet and modern. When I was on the dance floor, it was when I felt grounded in myself and free from all the worries I faced as young brown girl, first generation Mexican, and feeling like the world rested on my shoulders. Through dance, I gained confidence, embraced abs expressed myself in diverse ways, and it was my sacred space to be me. This piece is a thank you to dance and how it supported me through my formative years and beyond. It was and remains my joyful space.

Published by Mayra Aviña

Mayra Aviña, a Xicana feminist, Social Worker, and watercolor artist who paints a window into her Latinx and Indigenous roots. Her watercolor business is Cempaxochilt Arts and you can view her art on Instagram @cempaxochiltarts.

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