The anchor step is classically a triple-step over two beats between patterns in West Coast Swing. It is the time between moves for partners to settle into each other’s connection, to ground themselves, and to ready themselves for whatever’s coming next. It’s the breath of the dance.

At the same time, it’s the most commonly improvised, altered, styled part of the dance. It is the time where partners most often choose to add their own musicality and feeling, while still maintaining the connection to move on.



I’m Claire, and this is my largely uncensored space to share myself.

Things I’m into:
dancing/getting my groove on
teaching
cooking for people
graphic design/web design
non-binary transgender survival
living in Seattle
studio photography
yoga pants (all day, every day)
my dad’s massive vintage camera collection
femme presentation & appreciation
listening to your body
poetry/storytelling/dropping truths
pugs, kittens, all things fuzzy and cute
queer, trans, poc, fat, immigrant, poor, survivor, disabled people sharing their experiences
gluten free recipes
tinkering with small pieces of technology
nail art
2d video games
one footed spins
fantastically inexpensive interior design
examining privilege
excited students
using cheese as seasoning
not having any hair
hand sewn stuffies
family history
sex positivity
altering clothing to fit my body
tattoos/body modification
silly pop, crunchy folk country, hip hop, punk, danceable electronic music
consent as lifestyle
the beautiful marriage of garlic salt and lemon pepper
fashion as comfort/comfort as fashion
really indulgent blogging

Things I’m not into:
privilege denial
my crappy digestive system
oppression olympics
sticky things on my hands
dishonesty
passive-aggressive communication
doing the dishes
body policing
chronic joint pain
self absorbed leads
messing up your nails
unsafe decisions
being really gluten intolerant
hard drive failure
intense dysphoria
rape jokes (racist/sexist/ableist jokes, etc)
people who have given up on learning
chipped nails
systematic oppression

There are some things. :)
Right now my life is based on trying to find the balance, peace and creativity I feel when dancing and put it into all aspects of my life. I intend to pursue a bachelors and masters in Psychology, and become a counselor for queer people, trans people, sexual assault survivors, and youth. I live with my boyfriend Josh, in Seattle, and I couldn’t be more happy about that.

I blog a lot about queer/trans issues, race, and body politics. I’m not looking to start fights, but if you want to ask questions/start dialogue, I’m all about that. Also, let’s be real here; I’m white and from a middle class background. Please feel free to check me on my privilege at any time.

♥ Claire ~