Bethann Hardison

Bethann Hardison Instagram – Today I celebrate….Joy, the memories of others and my present self.
Every day I wake and smile at me.
Things aren’t the way they were physically, healthy though I be, standing tall with shoulders back is a feat. Lower back reminds me of my time on earth.
Other than that, it’s all so beautiful to witness another day, another year with little worries, what more to do than smile, the very first thing. “A lot of us didn’t make it this morning”…I often say, when asked how am I or when others complain about trivial things like the weather.
How silly, I think. To live gratefully and to achieve is our purpose.
As a child I always danced.
Became a popular child tap dancer
under the guide of the “hoofer” Duke Baldwin.
I performed many places, even on the stage of The Apollo. Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and the Nicholas Bros. were my inspiration. Tap dance was one thing but as I grew dance in general was almost everything to me. I could dance practically any dance. Salsa being my favorite. My parents were “jitterbuggers” so dance was in my DNA. All the good dance clubs died during 70’s 80’s, The Loft, Paradise Garage, Luviticus and Area. My first club as a teenager was the Latin Palladium on Broadway, it was everything. Dance is still everything.
I dance at home, Salsa plays in the kitchen as I cook. But I learned just last night, that the club Cielo energy has carried on. There is a new location.
That is how a birthday gift can come, in all shapes of knowledge, most are not tangible. So happy to learn a place nearby that will continue the spirit of Frankie Knuckles. I have Latin music at home so that will suffice.
Today I celebrate me.
Talking about dance reminds me of what’s necessary on many levels. The freedom of expression, our creative journeys, being in control of the outcome is just like dance.
That said…a shout out to all my fellow Libras who are so creative and kind, enjoy this life, surely there is more on the other side. And to all other Zodiac signs, ditto.
Feliz Cumpleaños!!! | Posted on 30/Sep/2019 21:51:25