Just Published!
After the longest wait, my very first research article is officially published AND it’s open access! (Y’all the publication journey is no joke.)
In my very first project tutorial, I told my Lucie (my supervisor), “I just want to pass.” The thought of publishing never even felt like an option for someone like me: I’m a dancer who isn’t good at science.
Being a dancer can sometimes feel binary. If you do anything else, you aren’t trying hard enough as a dancer. When you’re hustling from one gig to the next, any other interests you might have tend to take a backseat. You’re constantly reminded your career is short. How could you possibly have time for anything other than dance?
There’s more to every dancer than just being a dancer. I’m a dancer AND I’m a researcher. I won’t lie, I’m still getting used to that tittle, but I think little Jenna would be pretty impressed.
Endless thanks to all my participants and every one who has put up with me throughout this process!
TL;DR: I’m a published dance science researcher now!