08/12/2024
To make Space.
As I step away from my role as a lead organizer for FDNT, I make space. Space for passionate dancers to step in as organizers: Balsamo and Justin Blayney will be keeping this Space open, and I am sure will make it better in many ways.
I will use this platform one last time to show my appreciation to Audrey Harvey , Kayla Chambers and Christina Marianne for being the core team behind the scene and supporting social medias. Thanks again to our DJs as well, those who put in the time to cater playlists for us to spin to! They will remain part of this Space I am sure.
FDNT is not the first or last Fusion Space in Toronto: we proudly stepped onthe path created by Dance Alchemy before us (shootout to Erin, Anne, and Kevin for your support then and now) who for many years offered a wonderful Space to dance in. It was one of my first communities when I arrived in Toronto 9 years ago, and probably a big reason why I decided to bring such a space back in 2021.
The thing that motivates organizers, or at least motivated me, to keep doing this, is the continued appreciation that attendees showed both in presence and in words. Please continue dancing, loving, and supporting this Space and it's organizers, because it only exists for you. Keep bringing your friends to Fusion, share the event if you intend to come, talk about it when you participate in other scenes. The difference between a banging event and a humble one is just one or two friend group, do not underestimate your impact.
I want to point that I am not stepping down due to lack of love and support, but really because I have personal and professional objectives that will require more of my time and energy, and I wanted to transition out before the quality of the service I offered this community decreases. I.e., I needed to make Space.
Last Friday was also inspiring to me through multiple conversations about ending something to make Space for something else. We all have limited time and energy, and I invite all of you to take care of yourself by looking always into what you want to make Space for, and what prevents you from doing so. I won't lay in too thick on the psycho-spiritual aspect of this, but just acknowledge how much more I appreciate every year that driving from the heart and guts leads to much more success than driving from the brain only...
I look forward to attending and helping FDNT in 2025 under its new leadership, and dancing with you all! Keep your eyes peels for new event announcement!
With Love and appreciation.
Bastien
P.S.: Thanks to your patronage in 2024, we were able to donate $100 to the UN crisis relief fund for those suffering in war times. Please spread the Love.
