Kimberly Dafoe, one of our Chestnut Cabaret performers balances teaching and performing

Campbellford is definitely close to home for me.  I've always had family there (my mom's brother and his family have always lived there), so it is so special to be a part of Westben and to  be close to home!  Balancing teaching and performing, it can be tricky sometimes.  Throw a young family in there, and I often wonder how I get things done!  Schedules can be crazy, and fatigue often sets in, especially at certain points in the year.  However, I couldn't imagine my life being as rich and, quite frankly, as happy without doing both.  My performance experience enhances what I do in the classroom, and my classroom experience enhances all aspects of my performing.  I am really lucky to have both!