The Student Lens: The Lindsay Lee Interview
By: Coral Barnes
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Student Lens. Today, I will be featuring the amazing dancer, Lindsay, who has been a consistent dancer and attendee at Elemental Studios. Like many students that attend Elemental Studios, Lindsay has shown her determination, drive, curiosity, and openness to the many styles that are offered at our studio.
Lindsay is originally from Albany, New York, and has found a way to dance her way into the hearts of all the people she comes across since moving to the Colorado area. I wanted to chat with her about her experience with dance as well as why she fell in love with the studio and community offered at Elemental Studios. So, let’s get started with some of the questions.
Here are some of the questions
What is a fun fact about yourself that we should know?
Lindsay: “I was 10 minutes away from being born in an IHOP bathroom.”
What made you fall in love with dance?
Lindsay: “When I dance, I feel like an artist, an athlete, and a detective at the same time, trying to solve the ultimate puzzle of mind-body connection. I love hearing the beats in the music and the emotions evoked by the lyrics, hearing how the teacher interprets them and explains how to move from piece to piece, and then trying to get my brain and body to match all at once. Many days, the “artistry and athleticism” are more like finger painting and pee-wee football when I look in the mirror, but that’s part of my love for dance. The growth, the journey, and the pushing through my mental limits and the self-judgment.”
What made you fall in love with Elemental?
Lindsay: “The thing that prevented me from starting sooner was the fear that others would judge me. That they’d look at me and go, “ugh, why is that person here, she’s so bad, she’s slowing us down. Why does she move like that?” The second I showed up at class, my fears flew out the door. Elemental is such a wonderful, supportive, and fun place. The teachers always emphasize that class is about growth and training and the journey. None of us are finished products. It has been incredible to develop alongside my fellow Elementalists!”
What’s your favorite class right now?
Lindsay: “Since Day 1, Aiyana’s Intermediate/Advanced Hip-Hop class has been my favorite. It’s been a great push for me as an intermediate dancer, and Aiyana’s choreography focuses so heavily on musicality. Her class forces you to take a moment and really consider the intention behind the movement, the details in the music, and how they overlap. Plus, Aiyana’s supportive and fun teaching style makes it easy to try difficult new things.”
Do you dance as a hobby or professionally?
Lindsay: “As a hobby! It’s such a source of fun and joy for me. I’m always seeking ways to deepen that and may explore joining a crew or even teaching more in the future, but for now, it’s my favorite hobby.”
Who is a Dancer that inspires you to dance?
Lindsay: “Paris Goebel. A Genius, artist, and mastermind.”
What do you look forward to the most when coming to Elemental Studios?
Lindsay: “The people, honestly! Once I started introducing myself to new and familiar faces and got more invested in cheering on my fellow dancers during groups, I found my love for Elemental went through the roof. Elemental is not cliquey at all: the community is there and ready for you to jump in. You just need to introduce yourself! If you see me around the studio, stop me and say hello if I don’t do it first.”
Thank you to Lindsay for taking the time to invest in this Student Lens series, and I look forward to seeing you in class and interviewing more students!
