I just learned today of Corinne's passing and my heart hurts 💔  I lived by her in Pleasant Grove and I feel blessed to have met her and had Corinne as a friend.  We talked often about dance - she, the taller elegant ballerina and me, the short hip hop/jazz dancer who wished I was still actively dancing like she was.  I admired her as a teacher and mother.

During a particularly hard time in her life, I saw Corinne's strength and continuing kindness, and her great love for her daughter.  She wrestled with questions and continued seeking for light and good things.  Corinne had a sense of humor that popped out occasionally and made people around her smile.  My deep condolences to her family, friends, dance daughters, and all who love her 🩵

I apologize that this is long, but I wanted to share most of what I posted on my Instagram about Corinne:

Corinne invested in the people she was with at the moment. I imagine her laughing at all of the public expressions of love for her but I think she would love to see the community coming together.

One of my earliest memories of Corinne was performing in the same middle school dance concert and she was a guest performer. She did some impressive fouette turns and was so kind to everyone backstage - calming nerves and complimenting others.

We went through the ballet program at UVU and graduated together. Then we worked together ever since - she was the one who recommended I teach with her at TDC. That decision has blessed my life ever since. She also went back to UVU to teach in our old program, and I joined her a few years later. It was so fun to be back on our old campus as teachers.

Corinne was a strong leader and invested in helping those around her. She was one of my greatest cheerleaders as a teacher and a good friend. When she went through difficult things she confided in me from time to time, and she listened intently and offered wisdom, advice, and encouragement when I shared things with her. Even though hundreds of people had the privilege of knowing and loving her, I think everyone felt like she cared about them individually and personally. She was an incredible listener.

Corinne was a beautiful performer, but was not showy about it. She was humble and hard-working and always wanting to improve and learn more. And as a teacher I know sometimes she worried that she didn't have any more creativity left in her, but she always pushed through and created more.

We did professional development together and talked about motherhood. She hosted a beautiful baby shower for me and gave me her sleep training book. She encouraged and praised me professionally and privately. She was strong in her convictions and was an incredible teacher who left an impact on countless dancers. She was physically, mentally, and spiritually strong. Corinne was a month older than me, but had the wisdom of an old soul and I considered her a mentor. I loved seeing her Mini Cooper in the parking lot. It meant she was there.

Her loss is profound. It leaves a huge void in the dance world, but also in my world. We laughed together (she knew how to be silly in all the best ways). Together we cried, commiserated, did homework, performed, road tripped (that was a fun journey down to Vegas in her natural gas car in college 😆), and bounced ideas off of each other. 

In a conversation I had with her just last week, she was reassuring me of my abilities and giving me advice and hope. That was just who she was. You knew that when you talked with her it was genuine and honest.

I pray for her family and all those who will miss her. She wanted the world for her Dixie, and Dixie was her world. One of the things she wanted most was to be a good example for her. She told me she really wanted to create a peaceful home where Dixie could feel the spirit. I know her angel spirit will now touch many hearts and buoy them up in a deep and meaningful way. She is irreplaceable, but we can carry on her legacy.

Until we meet again Corinne 💓💓