MOj Movement Studio

With a heavy heart, I must announce that I will be closing MOj. I have spent the last couple of months in a whirlwind of introspection, coming to terms with t...he mass amounts of depression and anxiety I have been experiencing since becoming a business owner. When I sit and *really think* about what got me here in the first place, it has always been my incessant need to share movement, dance, and expression with humanity. So why was it so important to me to open a studio? Well, the short answer is, my immediate community had nowhere to dance. While I know my efforts were noticed and appreciated, I am simply not a business person, and this has become extremely clear to me. Am I one hell of a hustler? Yes. Can I facilitate like a mofo? Absolutely. Do I enjoy the admin/ownership side of this operation. Hell. No. By keeping MOj even somewhat afloat, I have let my own self fall so far behind that I feel hardly recognizable, and not in a good way. Some days the stress is so intense that I feel physically beaten. While my intentions were pure as could be, the entire situation has backfired in a way that is comically ironic. I have never felt so lonely, uninspired, out of shape, and at times, resentful. I’ll admit, I was warned about this, but some things cannot be told, you have to learn them for yourself and my, oh my have I learned a lot. When I get back down to the roots of what it’s really all about, I want to help people. Dance quite literally saved my life and since then, I’ve made it my life's work to share it with as many people as possible. Even though this particular chapter is coming to a close, the dream is more alive than ever. I was able to get enrolled to TCC at the very last minute and I started classes last week. I’ve realized that if I’m going to best serve my human community, I have to focus on continuing education and work towards a legitimate degree in an associated field. Beyond that, I really need to take care of myself. It’s kind of crazy how little dancing gets done when you own a dance studio. I was extremely nervous to make this announcement, but I’ve had resounding positive reactions from the few people I have already told. I do want to make it known that in no way do I regret anything from this venture. I have learned so many invaluable lessons that will stay with me for the rest of my years. The worst part about closing is feeling like I’m taking away the student’s dance home. I am so, so, SO impossibly sorry about that, but I hope everyone understands why I need to do this. Regular classes will continue through the end of February and we will still have a couple more events. I’d like to squeeze in one more Booty Brunch Twerkshop, Red Wave Open Mic, and another clothing swap (dates TBA). A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has been to the studio and supported the mission. It has meant the whole world to me. If you have been having trouble reaching me, it’s because I have been withdrawn completely in order to really sit with myself and my feelings. It’s crucial that I work hard to not compare myself to anybody right now. Let’s be honest, looking at FaceBook makes most of us feel like shit, and I am no exception. To everyone who still have passes you’ve been holding on to, I highly encourage you use them up before March 1st. I’d love to go out with a bang I have quite a few T-shirts left that I’m selling for $10. If you’d like one, please email [email protected] MOj was the dance home of Tulsalseros before it was MOj and I sure hope it stays a studio. If you’re interested in the space, get ahold of me and I’ll connect you to the landlord. Here’s a pic of me after my first ever day of Adult School. Love, Smi

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