Why the name Gypsy Caravan?
I chose this name with the confidence that it fit my heart held beliefs about the dance and the women I surround myself with. Since I consider myself someone who tends to lead a more “footloose” and bohemian lifestyle that includes extensive travels, I feel a sense of kindred spirit with the archetypal Gypsy. I tend to think of myself as a Gypsy in the sense that I am always on the go – packing, unpacking and packing again – to whatever showcase or vending event is happening this week. I have heard many dancers refer to themselves as gypsies for this same reason – it seems we are always off to see someplace new, meeting new people, having new experiences and yes, living out of a suitcase! As I looked deeper at the Gypsy ideal, much more important aspects of the Gypsy belief system came to the fore. I resonate strongly with the sense of community which supports and reinforces a sense of belonging to a group. My troupe are the ladies of the Gypsy Caravan. There is a sense of generosity a
