I Got My Kicks On Route 66

When the time arrived for me to hang up my competitive shoes, I knew I needed to take some time out. I needed to switch off my mind, give myself a mental break from the unwavering discipline and dedication of the last 20 years, and replenish my energy. I needed to detach myself from the monotony of what daily life had become, break free from the dance studio walls and use this time to free my wandering mind.

I always had a desire to wanderlust and something about getting lost on an open road somewhere new, excited me. I didn’t want to travel to lie on a sun lounger, I craved…