My Dancer Career in a Nutshell

I've had many comments over the time asking about my career as a professional entertainer, how I started and when I retired. This nutshell of an explanation hopefully with answer most of those questions.
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[@lindamoore9729]

WOW!! Ceri, I could listen for hours. What an interesting life you've had. Thank you SO much for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Linda

[@hibird357]

Please share more

[@carolgrentzel1430]

That was fascinating, Ceri. Thank you! ❤

[@susanasilva2737]

An interesting life, Ceri. But, I have to say: thank God you left your dancer and cake life, cause you're now with us. How lucky are we? 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol

[@maryannemilak7438]

Ceri, the best 37 minutes of my day! Hope you will continue your saga and tell us how you became "the Crafter." Thank you for sharing this interesting part of your life with us, and no matter what anyone says, keep on smiling.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you for sharing your memories; I especially admire how you did not let the obstacles and challenges which life threw your way stop you. From baking and confectionary to the performing arts to the visual arts, your journey is an inspiational one!

[@carolbellinetti8845]

What a life well lived. I so enjoyed your stories! Keep up the awesome crafting and sharing your story. Your honesty and vulnerability are so precious❤

[@weaver7249]

I knew you were amazing!

[@chrisclausen1796]

Ceri...you are absolutely delightful! I can see why you were successful in your many life time endeavors. You didn't let setbacks stop you from "re-inventing" yourself using snippets of your past experiences to move you forward. PS...I'm from Texas and my first experience of Florida was the same as yours! Thank God for air conditioning! 😘

[@CeriGriffiths]

Absolutely, bring on the air

[@silvergraniandhergrumpygno413]

Ceri i must say, you have lead a fasincinating life! I have enjoyed learning more about your journey. At some point I think there should be an autobiography. The book would be an inspiration to many young budding artists.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@dh7217]

What a fascinating life. Honestly, I would pay for and listen to any audio version of this. You may think I'm strange, however, life stories interest me greatly. They put real history into context at the human level just by the telling of a personal anecdote. Your adaptability and resilience is a worthy life story with which to spend time. Thank you for making a very dull day here much brighter and interesting. Keep very well and hope you find a way to put the entire story to words you can share. Thank you❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@phylisfitz4411]

You my friend are so inspiring! I enjoyed this coffee video. Your career in the "arts" is stuff dreams are made of. I'm so glad I found you 3 years ago now. When I see you've posted a video I can't wait to see what you are up to lol. Thank you for sharing your journey both past and present. Love you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaokuda2158]

Is there anything you can't do?!?! You've lived an amazing life! I could sit & listen to you go on all day. Thank you so much for sharing 💖💖💖

[@rubyus7332]

Double WOW, Ceri! You had quite a dancing career and such an interesting life in the US! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kristinaclark9162]

I think we all would love to see any pics you might want to share. A fun, fascinating career.

[@jackieluckyangel5610]

Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life with us, Ceri🥰

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello, you have such a great story. You enjoyed life....and it continues....

[@dorisandujar8277]

I'm literally still reeling over your very interesting earlier life as a dancer and performer. I haven't known you long enough to know much about you. You are so inspiring and the experiences you've had some people never see in a lifetime. I for one had a totally different life. I'm 67 now but got married at 16 and had 3 children lost two of them, got divorced after 32 years of marriage and never was in the work force. My life seems boring compared to yours but it's the life I always wanted. Being a wife and Mother just as my Mom . I look forward to more stories but especially I'm enjoying your channel as the crafter you are . TYFS. ❤

[@robinsutton4952]

I’m 67 (68 in July). I too was married at 16, one son, but worked until I retired January 2022 (4 husband’s later, I finally figured it out and we’ve been together 24 years). So happy to have found Ceri and love his stories. But no matter where we’ve been or done, the road had led us to here today. May your journeys be filled with joy, wonder and memories.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Doris we all have different paths, with different rewards.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I love your stories Ceri! What a life you've led! Im sorry if I've missed it, but how did you get into papercrafting?

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ve always been creative and artsy even from a young age, it’s always been there in my background but now it’s my main passion.

[@-Lucy-H]

What a fabulous life story Ceri 💕 have you ever thought of writing a book? Loved listening to you, all you achieved, the people you met and the places you visited, it was wonderful 😊💕

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

@CeriGriffiths another of my favorite creative, a singer, got his start on cruise ships. I had no idea such talent existed on cruises!

[@amandajill3625]

@@cassfonnesbeck8057 Some of the best and most exciting entertainment we’ve ever seen has been on the many different cruises we’ve been on.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

@amandajill3625 wow! I've obviously never been on a cruise!

[@perennialgoddess]

Thanks, Ceri, for your insights on the perils and positive things on being a KZbinr. I appreciate your honesty and candour - and integrity- as you are my model to follow if I ever get the courage to step in front of the camera. Keep up your great craft work, that I do appreciate so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@amherst88]

What a life Mr. Ceri -- had no idea the obvious creativity in your veins was so well distributed in such an extraordinary life! All the more thankful you have found your way to sharing your art-making incarnation with us (and who knows what comes later)❤🧡💛

[@chuckkolb1270]

What a life's journey. And the chameleon continues. Methinks you are a master storyteller. Well done.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, thank you

[@58calangel]

You've led the kind of life one leads when you say yes to every opportunity! We should all be more like you. Wonderful story!

[@user-gf7vx8qn8q]

What a wonderful life. I could listen to your stories all day. Are you going to write a book? It would be wonderful ifyou did.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I started one years ago and it is likely never to be finished, life just gets in the way.

[@gillianedwards5667]

Ceri, that started book was only one of the chapters. If we are lucky, you will write more chapters . . . . !

[@godschild1305]

Sharing another aspect of your career, man that was hard to find! Your cake decorating career. First and foremost, lovely cakes. Yes, I binge watched. Then I made a cake. Heated the apricot preserves and put through a strainer. I leveled the cake, smeared it with apricot jell, and rolled out my homemade marzipan, applied that to the jell layer, massaged it as smooth as a novice can. Refrigerated that to harden. 3 days later! Rolled out the fondant and laid that on top of the marzipan layer, massaged that smooth'ish, again not bad for first time! Are you kidding me - 3 days for fondant to harden. Today was the day. Kind of over the whole thing to be honest. Marzipan flowers, leaves, heart, and butterflies. Airbrushed those. Oh, and a branch to go around for all to rest upon. And because I had left a bit of marzipan, and because I could :), I made a red delicious apple and a banana! Okay, the cake is pretty. The fruit adds a bit of humor. But I do not have the patience nor desire to - ever - go through that process again. We will never eat this thing as the amount of "hands on" given I did not wear gloves, simply turns me off to eating it. But I can check this off my wish list and I have tremendous respect and admiration for you and all bakers that go through this process as a career. Kudo's to you Ceri the Baker and thank you for the youtube video's that show us "how to". Sincere admiration.😊❤😂

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, you certainly challenged yourself.

[@ernavanasselt2678]

Thank you Ceri for sharing your career as a dancer, actor and singer. My husband and I have enjoyed watching Strickly come dancing for several years. It's fun to hear you talk about your work with Craig, among other things. Thanks again. ❤🫂

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@pattimcclelland6635]

Thank you. That was a fun trip down your memory lane.

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: you certainly have had an interesting life so far and you’re still going. All wrapped around creativity, in one form or another. Very impressive! Carol from California

[@heatherbrown3919]

Ceri, you sir, are a star! And you're still shining bright. Keep on being you and keeping it real. Thanks so much for sharing

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@victoriabergesen6775]

I have been watching you for a couple of years, just for your art videos. You have mentioned your various careers here and there, but this was really a moving description of that period of your life. I was moved by it. Thank you for sharing.

[@lillybullen5374]

Oh Ceri. I knew from almost the very first video that I watched on this channel that we had 'things' in common - and not just crafting. I too have been an actor, dancer, and singer. Amateur, Semi-prof, and Professional. I've done Shakespeare, Ibsen and Chekov. Loads of multi-cultural theatre. Heaps of work for City Councils events, etc. etc. And I trained full-time in dance as an older student - ballet and contemporary. But yes, whilst I have been on stage with the Royal NZ Ballet Co. as an extra, it was way too late for me in many ways. Although I have multipIe awards as an actor, and set/costume designer, I now work for the Air Force Museum of NZ, and continue to be a crafter - focusing on Junk Journaling, because that fulfils so much for me. Thank you so much for sharing - 🧡💚🤎 Lilly.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’ve also had an interesting journey, did you know I was raised in the Bay of Islands until approx the age of eight.

[@lillybullen5374]

@@CeriGriffiths I didn't know specifically where you had lived in NZ, but, yes, you have mentioned that you spent time here in Aotearoa. 💗 Although I was born in Wellington, my ancestry is from the UK, and I spent 10 years living and working there - mainly in London and Somerset. It's an incredible world that we live in - and the heartfelt passions that many of us share are incredibly special. Thank you again for sharing yours. 🧡💚🤎

[@suelutz5364]

Ceri, you are such a treasure to the artistic world. Dancing, acting, creating, decorating, inspiring. Thank you for sharing this part of your life journey.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Sue

[@danielerichard3619]

All your stories are so interesting. You are a man of so many talents. You accomplished so many careers and you succeed in all of them. In a way the timing was always there for you. And you took all the opportunities. You're a great man Griffiths.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@18MundyStJournals]

❤WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤ So enjoyed this ❤

[@gillianedwards5667]

Thanks for sharing!! While I enjoyed listening, I believe you really enjoyed telling it, and all the other stories you share. Love your enthusiasm!!

[@SandiMo77]

Quite the history Ceri. It's always so fun to hear another's background. It seemed like you really enjoyed what you were able to accomplish and you adapted well to the changes you needed to make. Kudos!

[@milliemoss918]

What a man! You're so inspirational Ceri. Love your chat and love your crafty videos X

[@user-oc2mt8kf2j]

Ceri, thank you for that. You need to write a book.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Maybe one day

[@judymanuel227]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us! What a fascinating life you have led. Would love to hear more anytime you feel like sharing with us. It was fun and interesting and I also learned a lot. Love all your videos!

[@scrapbagstudios]

I love hearing people's background stories. They are always interesting and inspiring no matter how mundane they appear on the surface. But yours is truly spectacular and inspiring. Unfortunately I am 83 with a terminal cancer so I probably won't be inspired in any physical way! but I did so enjoy listening to you. Than you very much for sharing. 😀

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much I hope being visually inspired will bring you joy.

[@jorjeraine5598]

What an amazing life you have led thus far! Dogged determination and hard work can culminate in achieving dreams that may seem impossible. As you told your story, it took my mind back to my junior high school days when I took dramatic arts classes. The class learned about lighting and we had a small wardrobe of costumes we could wear and our only props were large wooden blocks. Great memories!

[@Jaelri]

Such courage, sense of adventure, determination and hard work. I’m glad that you enjoyed your dancing career and were valued by others who knew a thing or two about dancing. 👏🏻

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@LindaR423]

How INTRIQUING and EXCITING. I really enjoyed hearing this.

[@nancydcurrystudio]

Absolutely fascinating, Ceri! Many thanks for this…I would love to hear more of how you transitioned after your dancing career if ever you have time to share. I love that you have pivoted and stretched and challenged yourself numerous times in your life. And now we have the benefit of walking with you in your current art career!

[@CeriGriffiths]

In the future there may be a follow up Coffee with Ceri.

[@maestra730]

Wow! Congratulations, Ceri, on a life well lived! Thanks for the great stories!

[@mariemiddleton467]

Very interesting story of your life - thank you for sharing ❤

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Thank you for telli g your story. You are leaving a legacy here. Love&hugs to you and Biscuit ❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Darcy I’ve always wanted to leave the world a little better than when I entered it.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

@@CeriGriffiths You are a bright spot in my world. 🌞

[@gwentodaro2074]

Amazing! What wonderful memories you have. I was on a cruise on the. Crown Princess in 2015. I love cruising and love the shows. Will be cruising Alaska with my son and daughter-in-law on the Majestic princess in mid July. Look forward to more of your life stories. Always love your art work.

[@wandawalters3516]

Wow, Ceri! What a career you have had! I really enjoyed listening to you talk about it. You are so lucky to have enjoyed what you did for a living. Not many people are so lucky. I would love to hear a continuation of the cake decorating and designing. And how you got started doing what you do now. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you maybe cake will be a future video.

[@ILoveMaltese]

I love your stories and coffee with Ceri. Thank you.

[@annamarie8461]

Sounds like you've had an amazing adventurous life so far, it sounds like a beautiful career and life history ❤. You're a wonderful person and I love your stories, I absolutely love watching baking and decorating competitions. ❤

[@barbarabass4235]

Ceri, that was fabulous! What an interesting life you have led. You are an artist through and through! ❤

[@TrishDarbonne]

How wonderful that you’ve been so successful in so many different artistic areas, Ceri. I do love hearing your stories. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Trish

[@robinsutton4952]

Wow is all I can say. And on Monday you’ll be sharing your art history. You’ve lived an incredible life.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@nataliechim5227]

Really enjoyed hearing about the trajectory of your career. We all have to reinvent ourselves a couple of times over the course of our lives.

[@michelel3372]

Oh my, I really enjoyed hearing about your background. What an amazing career you've had! I always love to hear stories about life. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@vanessabroad4051]

Magical - I loved that and didn't want you to stop! You are soooooo inspirational.

[@Estella-PlanetCreativeStudios]

I really enjoyed hearing about your very creative life. I found myself nodding whilst you were talking as though I was sitting across the table from you, encouraging you to continue your story and at times finishing some of your sentences. I watched this episode as I ate breakfast and drank my morning coffee. Cheers!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Fascinating careers you've had. You are definitely a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist. You've been blessed to have had those cross your path that have given you some well chosen wisdom and direction. Sounds like you love a good challenge as well. Tell me no and I tend to want to prove you wrong and I still feel like that at almost 75. Loved hearing all about your journey (I too had tears when you were speaking of the servicemen - my hubby was Navy - your emotion said volumes - thank you).

[@mersearuane9553]

Loved doing musical theater when I was young. Looking forward to seeing pictures of you dancing!

[@brant8642]

Hi Ceri. I'm hanging out with you. ❤🎉 Awesome coffee time. Thanks for sharing.

[@michelletrevethan9945]

Afternoon ceri, omgoodness what an amazing dancing start, Danny la rue, wow. And a massive pat on the back for keeping going with your dream. Wonderful xx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@mzallen71]

Happy Sunday to you! Wow! You have had a very interesting life path and career. A true creative human being with a plethora of talents. It was interesting hearing your story and thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful week.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@annkathy257]

I enjoyed watching this video, just as I enjoy all of your videos! Thanks, Ceri! That was fun! 🙂❤

[@frannyaitch]

So very interesting Ceri, thanks for sharing that part of your wonderful life. Hope you’ll carry on with the cake decorating and crafting.

[@solewestren3218]

I love coffee with Ceri. Thank you. Love you and your channel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sharonlarge7908]

Beautiful life! Thanks for sharing! Shows that hard work, determination, and a little luck equals a successful and beautiful life!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Absolutely

[@annelawver2703]

Thank you for sharing your incredible career that is an exemplary lesson in never giving up and never stopping learning. Applying your creativity in such a range of disciplines is remarkable.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Anne

[@deloriscobb923]

Ceri, thank you so very much for the peek in your dancing life. I cannot believe how much you have accomplished in your past. You have truly been blessed and letting us see a glimpse of it Is amazing. You are a person to behold. Sharing is caring.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Deloris

[@Ann-eh7ii]

You are such a good orator, you could make a living giving inspirational talks. Story telling is important and you do it very well thanks. ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, thank you

[@kathysaleeba3397]

How totally interesting, Thank you. My piano teacher worked in the cruise line industry. I believe covid halted his career when the cruise industry was shut down He's quite talented too.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh I hope he now has a new way forward with his talent.

[@therealdonnawagner]

This was so interesting to listen to! Thank you for sharing some of your early struggles, the hard work and the resulting fun adventures throughout your life. 😊

[@krisfitzpatrick2449]

Thank you!! I truly appreciated this. What an amazing journey you’ve had - because of your talent but also your willingness to TRY, to say Yes. I really admire that and it’s a good reminder for me in my life. If you ever want to share the nitty gritty of living on a cruise ship - like your room and did you have to share it and stories, I’d be interested. Thank you again! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

That’s on its way.

[@tammydayfl]

What a fantastic video. Very interesting to hear you talk about your career. You can tell you are genuine and grateful for everyone involved. Thank you for sharing with us 😊.

[@susanwhite1450]

Thank you for sharing your stories, Ceri. You've had such an interesting life!

[@cathybeige3603]

I really enjoyed hearing about your dance career, I had seen some of your cake decorating stuff and really enjoy watching you craft videos. I've watched for years. Thanks for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Cathy

[@joniutley1914]

i simply adore you! Wonderful coffee talk, thank you for sharing!

[@evastanley1577]

You are pretty amazing....what a great life you've moved through to be who you were meant to be! Brave and creative! WOW

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@kristinaclark9162]

I hope you will give us more Coffee with Ceri videos!! Please. Love your presentations. ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Monthly is the best I can.

[@michellebaker7976]

Thank you SO much for sharing! What an interesting life. I hade been wondering about how some of the pieces fit together. I really enjoyed hearing about your journey. Again, thank you. ❤

[@GrayPower60]

Love your story! Enjoyed every minute of it. Very interesting life and thanks for sharing! Hugs, Donna (GrayPower 60)

[@susanbilyeu22]

I keep repeating myself - but wow, you're such an interesting person, and you've led such a luscious life - I really do love hearing about your many wonderful adventures. Thanks for sharing! 😉

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@heathersherlock]

Thanks for sharing Ceri, that was a fascinating account. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@donnaswisher8408]

Amazing Ceri. 👏👏👏 TFS.

[@gayemiller7643]

Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed that and am looking forward to more stories from you. 😊❤

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 that period in your life is so interesting - thank you for sharing.

[@user-ue5kj9fe3n]

Hi Ceri I absolutely loved hearing all about your life You tell a story so well and are so easy to listen to ❤ I imagine working with Danny and Craig would have been hilarious (I’m envious) Thank you 🙏🏼 😍

[@CeriGriffiths]

It was fun.

[@bohohippiebySonja]

Such an exciting life. TY for sharing.

[@donnahutchens5252]

Wow! What a !ife you have lived! Thank you for sharing.

[@cherbibler3265]

This was fascinating. Please keep sharing!

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

You're a terrific storyteller. I'm afraid of water, so I couldn't do what you've done (other reasons too). What a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Thank you Ceri, I knew already, but hearing from your own lips now in full detail, you are a wonderful artsy person, a great individual ❤ very touching and entertaining story. We have the same age, maybe different upbringing, I can relate.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you Myriam

[@colleen6921]

What an exciting life!! I did not know that about you because I only caught your channel about a month ago. You always talk about your anxiety so I would never have guessed your career. As you said in the beginning “you” meaning I, know now. You should be so proud of yourself making it through all the struggles you overcome. So nice to hear your story! Congratulations on your achievements!…….by the way, I told you I’d let you know when I received the eyelets with the washers. I finally received them and they are a game changer!!!! That’s the only eyelets I’ll use from now on. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, thank you and have fun creating.

[@jennieadamsMM]

What a wonderful life🤗💖🦋

[@lorrainewilson2067]

You made my day! What an amazing background. Your talent continues and explains your ability to excel at design.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Shannon_Bryan]

Thank you for sharing your amazing life! I love listening to your stories!

[@sandrapotter1785]

You are an amazing person with a fascinating life. Thank you so much for this video. I absolutely loved it!

[@VanessaKittredge]

I love your story! You’re amazing Ceri. I was a dancer and my daughter is now.

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s a fun life.

[@brendagoulette759]

I so enjoy listening to you. What an amazing life you've had. I sure would be excited to hear about when you went back to cake decorating. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

In the future I may do that in a Coffee with Ceri.

[@cindygrujic9874]

What an interesting career! ❤ listening to all of your different selves!

[@ellennoblitt7728]

Amazing !

[@karver3440]

I enjoyed listening, thank you🥰

[@elizabethyoung1678]

Amazing story! Such experiences you have had. Well done.