Allisson Mercier

Life lately 🌼☀️💛

Lukas goes to college! Less than 2 weeks to go!♥️🎓
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✨Today I took my final bow with Illinois State Dance Theater on the CPA stage. As this curtain closes, soon another one will open… ✨

I’m honestly still trying to wrap my head around the fact this chapter is closing. Stepping into the theater feels like home - the kind of home built from late rehearsals, bruised knees, shared joy, shared pain, and the quiet magic of moving with people who have become family. Joining DT in January of 2022 was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life thus far. These people have built me up from my darkest hours and have been instrumental in my growth as a human being.

To my fellow dancers, mentors, and every soul who has shared space with me: thank you for seeing me, trusting me, and growing with me. I am continuously reminded why movement is magical, meaningful, and speaks a truth words cannot.

Thank you to my choreographer, Darby, for this unforgettable semester and guidance throughout my college career. Another thank you to our Artistic Director, Laina, for being my role model and an inspiring example of what a strong, fearless, and passionate leader looks like. Last but most importantly, thank you Mom & Dad for your endless sacrifices, love, and dancing with me in the kitchen.

Tonight wasn’t just a final performance - it was a letter to every version of my past self that fought to be here, and to every person who believed I could. Here’s to the last bow… and to every new beginning waiting in the wings. 💕✨

Pulse! - Fall Dance Concert

Artistic Director: Laina Reese Werner-Powell

Choreography: Darby Wilde
.wilde “the space speaks VOLUMES”
Lighting: Jack Regan
Costumes: Emily Beckeith

✨ TILL DEATH DO US PARTY 🍾

I got to spend the weekend celebrating my best friends! Grace & Luke, it has been so beautiful watching your love grow as we do! CHEERS!🥂

Happiest of birthdays my sister, mentor, and best friend! To know Michelle is to know unwavering kindness, genuine laughter, and a heart that makes everyone around her feel seen and loved. Cheers to you Michi 🥂 💕
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