A NOTE FROM TYA: MY JOURNEY
My dancing journey started at the young age of two years old when my mother put me in my first dance dance as a way to channel my high energy level and I have never looked back! Dancing motivated me to get through high school to have the opportunity to study dance at a collegiate level. From there I danced professionally for a large entertainment company and for a national basketball association team. During my first pregnancy with my son Jacob, I started researching alternative ways to incorporate fitness and overall health techniques for my body. For example, I started learning the art of yoga, took cycling classes, and discovered new forms of dance fitness. Being pregnant really pushed me in the direction of being hyper aware of what my body was exposed to environmentally, what was going into my body nutrition wise, and what changes I could make to better myself and my growing family.
Being apart of the Down South Bounce event as creative choreographer really stemmed from a sisters love for one another. After the birth of my second child, Isaiah, I wasn't really sure where or what I wanted to do with my God-given talent and my sister, like she always does, came to my rescue! With Helix Social, I have been able to mix two of my favorite things, dance and fitness! I love interacting with people and using my voice as a motivational guide while people are dancing or working out to help push them to the next level. Being that voice of reason that is saying
"yes you can do this and yes you can keep going!"
Photographed by Elaine Cheng
I hope when people take my dance and fitness classes, they push themselves like they never have before, outside and beyond their normal comfort zones. Down South Bounce is a different and exciting way to become a healthier individual. From personal experience, I believe that embarking on this new adventure with my fitness and dance training has made me a better person, and I know you will truly walk away feeling the same.Jump start your own healthy adventure and come bounce with us!