Episode 1 - Ally
Welcome to the Shuffle Curious podcast, where we explore the world of shuffling and the people who make it unique. In this first episode, our guest is Ally Gonyar, a talented shuffler with a passion for the community and the dance form.
Ally shares her journey from being disconnected and clumsy with her body to becoming very in tune with her movement. She talks about how she first discovered shuffle dancing and how it has helped her to feel more confident in her expression and "seen".
As a seasoned shuffler, Ally shares her experience with shuffle battles and offers different tips for maintaining healthy mindsets around shuffle dancing and social media. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in the pressures of competition or comparison.
Throughout the episode, Ally expresses her love for the shuffle community and the people who make it so special. She discusses her affiliations with The Mile High Shufflers and UFO Shufflers, and the inspiration she has gained from other shufflers along the way.
Overall, this episode offers a great introduction to the podcast and offers a unique perspective of a passionate and skilled shuffler.
If you want to connect with Ally, her Instagram is @_sun_r0se_
Bio
Ally is a shuffler, residing in Colorado, but originally from Maine. She has always had the inclination to be a dancer and as a techno enthusiast, you can always find her in the Denver rave scene, tearing up the dancefloor. Ally is attending graduate school, specifically for a masters degree in mindfulness based transpersonal psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. She will be pursuing a career in psychology following her studies.
Links and Resources
Letting Go: The Pathway To Surrender by David R. Hawkins
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16098910-letting-go
https://soundrivemusic.com/shufflers/allison-gonyar/
https://www.youtube.com/@theshufflecuriouspodcast
https://www.instagram.com/the_shuffle_curious_podcast/?next=%2F
Shufflers Mentioned
@exploringuncertainty
@saintxhood
@xoallieeee
@sterlingtorress
@john_kneee
@discodeedz
@emilyyyylynn
@_jrm_98
@fts_shufflers
@milehighshufflers
@dapprdanny
@a.luv.er
@shufflecon_usa
@ufoshufflers
@_gribbz_
@mizu_95
@1001_cranky_monkeys
@marinabeans_
@caleb.shoofs
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