Spunky steps of who we are!
Let me take you on a little journey! Picture a tap dancer with more quirks than a tap shoe has taps! With Level 1 ASD and a dash of severe dyslexia, I have soared on my wings through challenges and founded a dance studio for dancers like me who aren’t quite normal. We don’t just dance; we jam with our hearts! It's all about jamming together and celebrating our quirks. Who needs a straight line anyway?
So grab your favorite shoes and get ready to fly on your wings! We might trip and stumble, but that just makes the dance all the more exciting. Remember, your rhthym is as unique as the wings of a monarch butterfly! (Butterflies and tap dance might be my trains.)
Jack Elvis and Vella
If you listen to the pdocast, or watch it on YouTube, you have probably heard Jack Elvis giving his opinion on the topic. He is, after all, a very opinionated Staffy. Jack Elvis is always dressed for success in his tuxedo. Or, he is just a black dog with a white tummy.
Jack Elvis adopted us! He was born at a shelter and lived with another family. But, he kept getting out of his yard and meeting up with Dad and Vella to take walks in our neighborhood. One Thanksgiving, Jack Elvis followed them back to our place and just moved in. His old family was kind enough to let Jack Elvis pack his bags and move in with us.
Jack Elvis loves car rides, destroying any stuffie he finds, destroying tennis balls instead of playing catch, chewing everything in sight, and trying to make friends.
Vella rarely shows up on the podcast. She tends to stay close to her favorite window on top of her favorite couch cushions. It is the perfect spot to keep watch on her lands. (The backyard.)
We adopted Vella from the shelter right as the world was opening back up from the COVID shutdown.
Vella collects stuffed animals, and is known to carry them around the house. She loves chasing small animals, stealing Chick-fil-a, and trying to convince Jack Elvis that he doesn’t want to make friends.
Mom (The Podcast Co-Host)
My mom, Amanda, is not only my co-host for the podcast, but she’s my teacher (I’m homeschooled), my manager, does all of the tech and production work for the podcast, and is the CEO/President of Autistic Wings Dance Company. Plus, she’s “mom” to our two dogs, Vella and Jack Elvis.
