HAPPY LIKE YOU - @empireofthesunsound

“She knows how to make herself feel light,
She loves the quiet, the silent night.
Dancing alone in her private space,
Finding joy in her own embrace.
She loves the cage, it makes her feel safe,
Acting as others, she hides her own face.
Tired of silence, craving applause,
A rebel in spirit, without a cause.
Form-fitting clothes can feel too tight,
She wants to rip them off, scream at the night.
She wishes to break, to shatter the norm,
To rip through the silence, a quiet storm.
Breaking things, just to feel free,
She’s herself, but society disagrees.
Dancing stripped away layers of suppressed pain, And it’s alright; she’s not here to explain.
She’s a paradox, yet crystal clear,
Finding happiness in what others might fear.
She knows who she is, no need to conform,
She knows how to make herself warm.
She roams in quest of freedom’s grace,
Her wings too wide for this confined space.”
CM

This project is truly a major turning point for me mentally.
I‘m really grateful to everyone for sharing their energy with me. On shoot day, I just stepped in and danced around. Everyone set up the set, lighting, and sound, and created the perfect atmosphere for my performance. The performance box was amazing, and seeing myself in the mirror was fantastic. Thanks from the bottom of my heart to the whole team. @lukesteeleofficial @nick_littlemore @noija @preukzbank @ashleyjoybeck @sipsysorrow @bird______bird @morgan.gold @swerdy1111 @at_easeladies @everyoneelse who contributed

A special shoutout to the insightful director @michaelmaxxis He always reminded me that what really matters is what’s happening inside my mind, heart, and soul during the performance. He trusts my instincts, which means a lot to me. Your abstract direction and guidance made me feel free, letting me be myself and interpret things my way. It made the boundaries of my performance limitless.

Thanks for being so open and letting me get creative and share my ideas. Working with you has been a blast! ✨

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