O.S.P: When did you start dancing?

 

C.F: I grew up in a creative household, started theater school at 2 and dance school at the age of 3. It started because I was a very active child and my sister was already dancing. First with a more balletish type of dance. Then, when I was a bit older, I started dancing jazz, but later switched to contemporary dance. 

 

O.S.P: How would you describe this passion to someone who knows nothing about dance?

 

C.F: Dancing for me is expressing myself through movement. I feel like I can say things that I can't say with words. Also, you get to know your body, not as one, but as all these parts that you can move differently. What I mean by that is that it can be strong, weak, soft, hard and so much more. I feel like the real beauty of dance for me is the journey where you're constantly confronted with what your body can't do. It's frustrating, but it's also a great exercise in understanding your strengths. It helps you in real life.

 

O.S.P: What would be your goal as a dancer/choreographer?

 

C.F: To be authentic and happy. I'm also looking for an association where I can share that with women who have been sexually abused. It’s a very sensitive topic, and I feel like a lot of women keep this feeling to themselves. Like I said earlier, dancing is about expressing yourself without words. It's a great way to heal and process your feelings.