My guest for our very first episode of the Creative Impact Podcast is Stella Almblade.  Stella is a professional dancer as well as an instructor for both dance and Pilates. Stella has an impressive resume (see below). But what really stands out to me about Stella is her genuine heart for others and her passion for helping dancers see the beauty of worshipping through their artform.

Friends, my conversation with Stella was so life-giving. We start off talking about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her work in New York City, and I love her perspective that artists are essential workers. Stella then shares about what got her into dance and some of the key moments in her journey as an artist. I am so thankful for Stella’s vulnerability and honesty in sharing her journey through injury and a season of depression. She also speaks to how dance can be used as a tool for healing. Our conversation ranges from miraculous moments to Star Wars, and we hope you are encouraged through it all!

You can listen to the show HERE, and you can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app (ie. Apple Podcasts, Spotify).  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!

About Stella:

Stella Almblade received her BFA in dance and BA in Spanish linguistics from the University of Arizona. Stella’s main passion is bringing the love of God and the Good News to everyone, especially dancers of the world and where she resides in New York City. Stella has danced with Ad Deum Dance Company, Footprints Dance Company, Arrows International, Helen Simoneau Danse , Arizona Opera, and in Memoria with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She has studied at The Ailey School, Steps On Broadway, Peridance, and Gibney Dance Center in New York City. Stella is also a trained actress, having studied at The Barrow Group and at world renown VO Edge Studio in New York City. Although Stella’s performance credits include national televised events, music videos, industrials, hospitals, street corners, show openings, concerts, site specific productions, and on some of the most famous stages all over the world with major companies, yet her greatest joy is knowing Christ!  She believes that nothing compares to the presence of God and cannot wait to see what God will do through humble servant artists on the earth! Stella is currently faculty with Dance Revolution and a dance instructor at Ballet Hispánico. Stella is also co-director of Atmosphere Dance Company in New York City, associated with Project Dance. Stella is a comprehensive certified Pilates teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance, NCCA accredited, and serves as a Pilates Teacher Trainer through Pilates Academy International at several Pilates training centers in New York City.  Stella has completed the Horton Pedagogy training and 200hr RYT Christian Yoga through YogaFaith: a Christ centered yoga certification.   

Links from the Show:

• Ad Deum Dance Company
• Belhaven University
• University of Arizona
• Ephesians 3:20
• Alvin Ailey School
• The Ailey Company
• Star Wars
• Joshua 1:8-9
• Ephesians 3:16-20

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• The 360 Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell 
• Jesus Calling by Sarah Young 

Connect with Stella:

Facebook or Instagram @stellaamblade