Monday, August 12, 2013
I know I speak for every one that has ever been Blessed to know Eleanor, Be it years or a few minutes that you were instantly a Better person for you, with out a doubt, were in the presence of A true Angel on earth.
over 20 years of Admiration and Respect I felt for her Just by her simple Loving nature. I remember watching her at recitals from up in the sound both as she went through all the steps at stage right while every single Student tried their very best to shadow her every move only to be out done If any single child felt scared or troubled Shed march right out to them with her big smile and raise them up and demonstrate each step. Her encouragement and spirit Has ALWAYS inspired me to be a Better Human Being. Such Class and tremendous Grace. As I recall her (so called) "retirement" recital. (RIGHT!;-)I was Blessed to sing for her as She so elegantly danced and did her grand'jute's around the stage. in that well known powder blue sparkle costume Claiming your undivided attention that she ALWAYS so willingly gave to everyone...only to end the solo performance ,at seventy plus yrs old; with a full split and that amazing contagious smile only Eleanor had. The entire auditorium was on their feet showering her with all the love and praise she SOOO deserved.
She is and always will be of the most influential people of my life for she is so much a part of all I am today. She seen something special in me and I can never thank her enough for the day I ended up in that same auditorium, a shy 20 yr old just amazed at the energy and enthusiasm That poured from this wonder woman! She came right down to me in that back left aud. seat and said you cant be in here unless you come and dance! all with that huge smile.I couldn't resist as I so wanted to the 10 or so min. watching her and the 8 or so college students. She literally grabbed me, and since then, HAS NEVER LET GO!! She made you feel like you could do ANYTHING! and that was the Beginning of an Amazing friendship And our adopted mother/son son/mother relationship.
She made me overcome self doubt and personal obstacles by passing that Dance workshop to me of which over time became HCCC Performing Arts club along with adding me to her teaching staff with Eleanor& Kandy's as Hip Hop instructor. So many Beautiful memories. I was proud to pass the most important lessons with all my students as I learned from her, though I only took a few actual classes with her, Dance was from the heart, so keep you head up, always smile, and NEVER say can't! Eleanor you will be So missed by SO many! I Love you forever! My Angel of Dance~ XOXOXOXO