The memories then came flooding back of my dreams to teach dance and to make a difference in people’s lives through movement and self-expression. I started ballet lessons at the age of 5 and have always done some form of dance or fitness during my life. This was my happy place where the chaos and pain would fall away and I could just be me in my dream world.

I then took the plunge and found the courage to start teaching Pilates & Stretch classes in the Kloof Memorial Park. I chose this venue as it was a beautiful outdoor space, with safe parking and easy for clients to find and it was FREE to use. I taught my first class in January 2019, I was so very nervous but I was determined and it was a success!

As I continued to teach and improve my skills, I found a small studio in Kloof and I have grown slowly since then. I taught classes at Fit24 Gym until the Covid epidemic hit us with a force that crippled small business owners. I was not able to teach for about 5 months! Without the generosity of loyal clients and my church family, I would not have survived but here I am almost 3 years later. Still teaching and I have added Rebounding (mini-trampoline) to my class offerings.

I did my Rebounding Instructors course with Lisa Raleigh in the early part of 2020, in order to qualify as a Certified Rebound Instructor. The final exam was to submit a video of myself teaching a class. I was very anxious to submit my video and it took me a long time to find the courage to do so, I can proudly report that I passed and achieved my certification in July 2020.

The 2nd part of Dose of Debbie was about my gift of being able to inspire and motivate people to find their courage and believe in themselves. My friends would often give me a call and ask to meet for a coffee and a chat … especially when they needed guidance on a life choice they needed to make or just to get a motivational boost of feel-good … this then became … I need a Dose of Debbie!

After attending a Global Leadership Summit and reading the book “DESTINY – Step into Your Purpose by T.D. Jakes” I started hearing the call of where I needed to be. The final part of my purpose started to fall into place during my year of preaching at Molweni Presbyterian church once a month. What a beautiful opportunity this was, my self-esteem and faith grew in abundance this year.

I followed the call of God and my ministry of changing people’s lives through my love of dance and movement!
It is never too late to achieve your goals and chase your dreams!
I leave you with the quote from T.D. Jakes: “Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You thrive and find the great elixir of contentment when you have the courage to pursue your true purpose.”