Anyone Can Dance — Celebrating Diversity Through Movement with Marisa Hamamoto
Mentors, peers, and teachers all told her, “You’ll never make it as a dancer.”
After a decade of setbacks –– a spinal stroke, multiple assaults, and repeatedly being passed over because she “didn’t look the part” –– not only did today’s guest make it as a professional dancer, but she also paved the way for dancers of all abilities and disabilities to do the same.
Marisa Hamamoto is a performing artist, speaker, and founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company for dancers with and without disabilities. She’s on this MarieTV sharing how she’s using the universal language of dance to change how people think about disability.
She says, “Dance doesn’t discriminate. When you’re dancing with someone, you see beyond race, color, size, gender, ability, and disability.”
Marisa’s path to becoming a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusivity was not straightforward or easy. How’d she defy the odds? She listened to her heart, even when it wasn’t crystal clear, and JUST. KEPT. GOING.
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Don’t miss these episode highlights:
2:50 — How to get back up after being bullied, assaulted, or told “you’ll never make it.”
7:22 — Marisa’s accident in dance class that changed everything.
10:48 — What Japanese toilets can teach you about hope.
18:50 — How Marisa became a professional ballroom dancer even when she was “too old” and terrified of human contact.
22:41 — A five-word mantra to help you bounce back from rock bottom.
32:30 — Two things you *need* to remember about inclusion.
38:53 — Lost your way? The perfect question to ask yourself.
44:12 — Behind-the-scenes of making Scoops of Inclusion, an inclusivity film for kids, during a pandemic.
47:07 — The #1 piece of advice to live by so you can keep serving without burning out.
Have you ever experienced a major setback while going for your goals?
Has anyone, maybe even someone you admire, discouraged you from pursuing your passion?
Do you have an inkling there’s something more for you, but you’re not sure what it is?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’ll love this MarieTV. Let Marisa be your inspiration, your guide, and a shining example of how going for your dreams and sharing your gifts does change the world for the better.
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Even though she had no idea where it would take her, Marisa Hamamoto was determined to pursue her passion for dance — the one place she felt free and like she truly belonged. Whenever she felt lost or faced a crushing obstacle, she told herself, “When in doubt, focus out.”
Now I’d love to hear from you. In the comments below, let me know what insight from today’s MarieTV you will put into action.
In your journal or in the comments below this post, I highly encourage you to answer these two questions from this episode:
- What most excites you and lights you up?
- How can you best be of service today?
As Marisa Hamamoto says (and I couldn’t agree more): “When you connect your passion to a purpose, magic happens.”
Time to create your magic.
With SO much love and appreciation,
XO
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