Dancer, mover, model and the face of our Move campaign, meet Portia Talib.
How did dance become such big part of your life?
I first started dancing when I was five years old. The reason I started was because my aunt was actually a dancer and worked in the entertainment industry. I thought she was coolest, most hip person ever. I just wanted to be her... So here we are!
How do you like to move?
Other ways I like to incorporate movement into my day is by putting on a podcast and going for a walk. If it's wet or cloudy out, I like to get on the treadmill and do a high incline walk. I also love boxing and Pilates, of course. Any kind of movement really, it helps get me out of a funk. Actually, something people may not know about me, is I’m a black belt in taekwondo!
What do you think about Upstate Sport Air Sculpt?
When I wear Air Sculpt if feels like I’m wearing literally nothing. It’s so buttery soft and it’s not constricting – which is really nice when you move a lot during the day.
Please share some standout dance journey mems with us.
Dance has shaped me so much, it’s given me great disciple. I think growing up and training with a tight schedule has taught me to keep pushing.
When I graduated full time dance, which I did for two years, I felt on top of the world, really confident, and really proud. It was an amazing moment an d feeling.
And another memory I’ll never forget, was when I broke my foot! It made me realize how much I value movement and moving my body, and how important it is to me.
What is it about community and movement that just works?
Being part of a community whether it’s dance or fitness has always been a really special thing to me. I’ve found great comfort in these communities. And it’s always really nice being around like minded people.
