Ep. 52 Operation Dance: The Role of Dance in Transitioning from Military Combat to Civilian Life with Eric Hoyer and Chuck Garrett
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In this week’s episode, The Dancing Housewife is joined by Dr. Charles 'Chuck' Garrett and Eric Hoyer. Chuck, a retired school superintendent, dancer, advocate, and candidate for President of USA Dance shares how he met and joined Eric Hoyer in his mission to support veterans through dance. Eric, an army veteran, describes how dance played a crucial role in his recovery and reintegration into civilian life after serving in Iraq. Together, they discuss their initiative to make dance accessible to military veterans, highlighting its numerous benefits. They delve into their mission to incorporate dance into veterans' services legislation and the collaborative efforts needed to achieve this goal. This episode emphasizes the healing power of dance and calls for support from listeners, particularly those with legislative connections.
If you’re interested in joining forces with Eric and Chuck, you please reach out via email. Get in touch with Eric at erichoyer@outlook.com and Chuck at cgarrettt@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying The Dancing Housewife let us know! Leave a comment or review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss an episode! And don’t forget to visit The Dancing Housewife Blog for more content.
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