Throughout Codi Dalen’s life she has experienced, learned and thus believes that it takes the mind, body and soul networking and uniting to explore and live in harmony. For her dance provides this wisdom at times when she needs it the most.
Says Blackmer, Dance training helps "realise the spirit hidden in matter and transform matter itself." Healthy Living, Sway, Swing and Rock your Way to Better Health[online] [last accessed June 30, 2008]. Available at: www.ehealthcare.ca/spip.php?article102
Whether it be a lesson she is learning or one she is passing on Ms. Dalen strives to lead and evaluate that it can further be applied in all aspects of life. On her journey thus far perhaps the most influential and practiced skill that has developed is self-discipline. Through this understanding she sees how this will ensure her a successful period of enjoyment whilst teaching, choreographing, entreprising and promoting the love of dance for anyone and everyone in her community.
Through leadership and example Codi creates an environment where respect is free to flow. Thus creating a place where new ideas are excepted, respected and encouraged. Yielding dancers of the future who are excited to network and collaborate, excited to transform, to evolve and to cultivate the concepts of the future. Dalen is fortunate enough to have grown up in Canada where the culture is rich with diversity and the artist has the freedom of expression. She has felt first hand what her community can do for a young person. She believes it takes a community to raise a child and that dance can play a vital part in a healthy community. With her committment to supporting social events, fostering genuine friendships, and a continual surge of energy into community events Dalen can commit to finding a place for dance in everyone.
Dalen is eager to create partnerships and networks that fosters strong, stable business practice. Her sensitivity to humanity and glowing personality establishes relationships that she and all particpating will benefit from.