Spring has finally hit Burgundy and what a difference that makes!

I hadn't quite realised how much the damp, dark weather had been affecting my head state and injuries. Seems I am now a human barometer, feeling the rain in me bonezzzz. Now that the sun has come out I feel I have more energy and less pain. End of March was pretty tough but things are feeling better with the Spring in full bloom. The cherry tree blossom is stunning this year.

I stopped using crutches to get around town over a week ago, which is great but as I'm walking with a limp, the supporting muscles fatigue easily. I feel it's not a real human walk yet, more of a robotic gait but as long as I'm patient, and mindful as I move, it'll come. We have started very slowly stretching the damaged adductor muscles, it's going to be a long road, as is getting the muscles strong again. My ribcage is still painful, especially mornings. I'm trying to work on releasing and relaxing the diaphragm through breathe work... Slowly. Luckily I'm in good hands with my physiotherapist.

Unfortunately I have had to cancel the remaining workshops I had hoped to be able to teach this Spring and Summer and also bow out of a big collaborative performance project (with three incredible classical musicians) that had shows booked this Summer and Autumn. I am heartbroken this particular door has had to close for now, but I hope to be able to pass the project onto another dancer so all won't be lost. New doors will open, new projects will come but for now I have to be patient in order to fully recover. If I run back to work too soon I will only risk setting myself back.

I want to thank each of you again for your donations, for sharing the fund and for your messages of support. You keep me moving on. I also want to thank all of the students who have been so understanding about the postponing of workshops. I miss you all so much and I look forward to seeing you when I'm fighting fit again, in whatever form that may be.

Love

Sam

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